Talent Acquisition Specialist - Essilorluxottica

EssilorLuxottica; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Discounts on eyewear

Volunteer opportunities (OneSight)

Global career opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive Talent Acquisition team

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across New Zealand’s retail portfolio. Based in Auckland with predominantly remote work, you will influence hiring decisions, shape workforce planning, and elevate candidate experience to directly impact business performance.

Join a global organisation with opportunities across ANZ and internationally, offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative Talent Acquisition team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience (agency, in-house or both).
• Retail recruitment experience is highly regarded.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to work autonomously while remaining collaborative.
• Strong sourcing and talent attraction capability.
• Commercial mindset using market data and recruitment intelligence.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment across New Zealand retail network.
• Partner with hiring managers, providing expert recruitment advice and market insights.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening to offer and onboarding.
• Build high-quality talent pipelines through headhunting, market mapping and networking.
• Coach and support hiring managers to improve hiring capability and outcomes.
• Enhance employer brand and candidate experience at every touchpoint.
• Lead Talent Acquisition projects including employer branding and process improvements.
• Maintain ATS accuracy, reporting and operational excellence.
• Deliver recruitment KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Stakeholder management

Autonomous

Sourcing talent

Market intelligence

Job description

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.

Are you a passionate recruiter who thrives on building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and finding exceptional talent? Ready to take ownership of an entire national portfolio while working with globally recognised brands including Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban and OPSM?

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our ANZ Talent Acquisition team and lead recruitment across our New Zealand retail network. This is more than just filling roles. It's an opportunity to shape hiring strategies, elevate candidate experiences, strengthen our employer brand, and directly influence business performance through great talent.

Based in Auckland, you'll enjoy the flexibility of predominantly remote working, while regularly connecting with stakeholders through visits to our Henderson Support Office and stores across New Zealand.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Own recruitment across our entire New Zealand retail portfolio
• Partner with leaders to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning
• Build proactive talent pipelines through sourcing, networking and market mapping
• Champion innovative recruitment strategies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Enjoy autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to make a genuine business impact
• Join a global organisation with exciting career growth opportunities across ANZ and internationally

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment across our New Zealand retail network
• Partner closely with hiring managers, providing expert recruitment advice and market insights
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening through to offer and onboarding
• Build high-quality talent pipelines through headhunting, market mapping and networking
• Coach and support hiring managers to improve hiring capability and recruitment outcomes
• Enhance our employer brand and candidate experience across every touchpoint
• Lead and contribute to Talent Acquisition projects including employer branding, process improvement and hiring manager training
• Maintain high levels of ATS accuracy, reporting and operational excellence
• Deliver against recruitment KPIs and service level agreements

What You'll Bring

• At least 3 years' recruitment experience, either agency, in-house or a combination of both
• Previous retail recruitment experience highly regarded
• Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence at all levels
• Confidence working autonomously while remaining highly collaborative
• Strong sourcing and talent attraction capability
• Commercial mindset with the ability to utilise market intelligence and recruitment data
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement

What's In It For You?

• Annual $1,500 product allowance
• Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off across Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban and OPSM
• Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel
• Volunteer opportunities through OneSight, including volunteer leave and global ambassador programs
• Access to local and international career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive and collaborative Talent Acquisition team

If you're an ambitious recruiter who loves connecting great people with great opportunities and wants to work with some of the most recognised retail brands in the world, we'd love to hear from you.

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.