Talent Acquisition Specialist

Footasylum; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Footasylum, a leading UK retailer of streetwear and sportswear, seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment for retail management and Head Office in Greater Manchester. You will collaborate with hiring managers to craft compelling adverts, source candidates across channels, and maintain strong relationships to streamline the hiring process.

You will screen CVs, participate in interviews, provide feedback, and contribute to employer branding efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in retail or agency settings.
• Strong collaboration with hiring managers and HR to fill roles.
• Experience using ATS, job boards and social platforms for sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle for Footasylum retail management and Head Office.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to write effective adverts for openings.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and regularly schedule meetings.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Employer branding

Social media recruiting

LinkedIn recruiting

PowerPoint

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

CV databases

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

· Managing the end-to-end recruitment cycle for Retail Management and key Head Office Departments at Footasylum.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to write effective adverts for current openings.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, regularly scheduling meetings and remaining close to help through the recruitment process.
• Use all of the tools and platforms Footasylum have to source the best candidates possible, in different geographic areas.
• Advertising current opportunities on careers pages, job boards and social networks.
• Research and attend events that will help build employer brand in difficult to recruit areas, whilst ensuring value for money for exhibition attendance.
• Follow processes and structures that help to guarantee the best possible service to hiring managers and candidates alike.
• Source candidates through online channels, LinkedIn accounts, job boards, local education establishments, job centres, meetups and shopping centre events.
• Screen CVs and applications, updating each candidate on next steps including rejections.
• Involvement in some or all of the interview process and will be confident during various hiring stages, including phone, first-round and second-round interviews.
• Report to hiring managers and HR manager on the status of open positions.
• Use database to effectively build talent pools and pipelines of suitable candidates.
• Working with Head of Talent Acquisition and the Marketing department to maintain consistent message from the brand, in alignment with the overarching marketing strategy.
• Evaluate candidates based on their interview and assignment performance, determining qualification criteria for each position with hiring managers.
• Analyse turnover and retention rates to forecast hiring needs. Build an understanding of risk areas and 'tough to source' recruitment areas.
• Update job descriptions with the authorisation from hiring managers and HR.
• Happily, welcome candidate queries regarding the application process, offering support and understanding for each and every applicant.
• Provide interview feedback, when necessary and appropriate.
• Research and attend job fairs to boost company's reputation in local areas.
• Build relationships with Education Establishments, Apprentice Organisations, Training Providers and talent attraction organisations to help ensure the best early talent pathways for candidates into Footasylum.
• Offer as much support in the on-boarding process as possible. Be the candidate outlet and build relationships that position you as a 'Trusted Advisor'.
• Competitor analysis and understanding of what innovative new attraction methods they have implemented.
• Research and suggest new technologies that are available in the market, that can allow us to improve our recruitment process.
• Research and suggest new ways of working to your senior management team and offer resolutions to issues felt by hiring managers.
• Support all of the TA Team Projects where required
  We are looking for someone who embodies the Footasylum values - Collaboration, Communication & Challenge. You will be an expert in UK culture and a brand fanatic., Proven work experience as an Internal Recruiter, Agency Recruitment Consultant or similar role.
• Solid understanding of full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience using various interview formats (e.g. telephone, group, assessment days)
• Ability to organise and attend assessment days.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and CV databases.
• Excellent grasp of Social Media usage and how to utilise tools to maximise employer brand.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Powerpoint and Excel skills
• An interest in managing content on websites and ATS functionality., No two days are the same. We encourage autonomy, creativity, imagination and ambition to be fuelled by the core principle that we create an environment for our colleagues to be successful. People who are motivated by being part of a successful team, whilst having the opportunity to express their passion and make a difference are who we want. We have a high performing, energetic environment and we want you to be a part of it. Sound like something you want to be a part of?
  Footasylum is a leading UK-based retailer specialising in streetwear and sportswear, committed to delivering innovative and trend-setting products to our customers, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Team to manage the end-to-end recruitment for key Retail Areas and Departments in our Head Office and Studio in Greater Manchester. Being a part of the FA Talent Attraction Team has a range of differing responsibilities including identifying current and future hiring needs, advertising job openings online and sourcing and hiring the best talent for our business. You will also be heavily involved in key Talent Acquisition Projects that support our EVP including managing and maintaining our careers site, designing and delivering training and building brand awareness. You will be the first contact with any potential candidate career with Footasylum, so you have a thorough knowledge of the brand, our values, our business and why this is the best place to work. Giving an amazing candidate experience from start to finish is what we do!, We are one of the leading omni-channel retailers across the UK, but more than that we are a brilliant place to work. We value you and your development. We have loads of examples of people moving upwards, across to other departments and given training to excel their personal and professional skills. Our aim is to create a fun environment, where your success is paramount to ours and you are given the right tools, support and platform to achieve your goals., About Footasylum We've been the go-to for the freshest trainer and apparel releases since 2005, whether it's big name brands or emerging bedroom labels we've got it covered. With over 65 high-street stores across the UK, we're taking over the high street one step at a time. Founded in 2005 Co-workers 2500 People Team · Head Office · Hybrid