Talent Acquisition Specialist – 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Monsoon Accessorize; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

23 days holiday + buy/sell scheme

Bonus day off after six months

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance

Flexible working

Staff discount up to 50%

Season ticket loan / travel benefits

Wellness centre access

Benefits Portal discounts

Job summary

Monsoon Accessorize is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract to own end-to-end recruitment across UK stores, international locations and our Head Office. You will partner with senior stakeholders to define requirements, hire strategically and deliver standout candidates.

You will run high-volume campaigns, coordinate assessment centres and recruitment events for new store openings, while ensuring compliant processes and strong candidate experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting across specialist, senior and high-volume roles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while keeping a great candidate experience.
• Strong understanding of recruitment compliance and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to offer and onboarding for UK & international stores and Head Office.
• Partner with Heads of Department and Retail Leaders to define role requirements and hiring strategies.
• Lead high-volume recruitment campaigns, including assessment centres and events for new store openings.
• Source and engage candidates via LinkedIn, job boards and direct sourcing while monitoring talent trends.
• Ensure recruitment activity complies with policy and legislation, including IR35 for freelancers.
• Maintain recruitment data and reporting to provide business insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

High-volume recruitment

Candidate experience

Sourcing

IR35 compliance

Tools

LinkedIn

Job boards

ATS systems

Job description

Are you a recruitment all-rounder who loves the buzz of finding the right person for the right role? At Monsoon Accessorize, we have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to take ownership of end-to-end recruitment on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract basis, partnering with our senior stakeholders across our Head Office and Retail teams to find the very best talent for our business.

About Us

At Monsoon Accessorize, we are passionate about creating inspiring fashion and accessories that help our customers express their individual style. With a rich heritage and a commitment to innovation, we continue to evolve while staying true to the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that has defined our brands for decades.

What will you do?

• Manage the recruitment process from role briefing & selection through to offer & onboarding, covering roles across our UK & international stores and Head Office.
• Partner with Heads of Department and Retail Leaders to define role requirements, hiring strategies and coach & influence hiring managers, to make great hiring decisions.
• Lead high-volume recruitment campaigns, particularly during peak trading periods & for airport locations, including planning and delivering assessment centres & recruitment events for new store openings.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of talent trends, competitor activity & candidate availability, using LinkedIn, job boards and direct sourcing to find & engage great candidates.
• Ensure all recruitment activity follows company policy & relevant legislation, including IR35 requirements for freelancers.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and reporting, turning recruitment activity into useful insight for the wider business.

What will you need to succeed?

• Previous recruitment experience across a variety of specialist, senior & high-volume roles.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities & stakeholders, whilst maintaining a great candidate experience.
• Confidence working with recruitment systems, LinkedIn, job boards & social media.
• A strong understanding of recruitment compliance and relevant employment legislation.

What will we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 23 days’ holiday, with the option to purchase additional days through our salary sacrifice scheme
• A bonus day off each year, after six months’ service
• Pension, with automatic enrolment after three months
• Life assurance, subject to participating in the pension scheme
• Flexible working approach
• Early Pay Day Friday finish
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% on our products
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Access to our on-campus wellness centre, including Pilates & yoga
• Additional discounts through our Benefits Portal

This is a great opportunity to join Monsoon Accessorize on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract, supporting how we attract, select and hire our people, influence leaders across the business & build talent strategies to make a visible impact across both Head Office and Retail teams.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!