Talent Acquisition Specialist - Retail & Support Centre

Lovisa Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovisa Pty Ltd, a dynamic retail brand, is hiring for a recruitment role based in Johannesburg. You will be responsible for full-cycle recruitment across Southern Africa and Europe, developing effective recruiting strategies and collaborating with hiring managers. The position offers exposure to international hiring practices and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

International exposure

Positive work environment

Training on new ATS platform

Opportunity to contribute ideas

Comprehensive learning about retail staffing

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment is helpful, but not mandatory.
• Stable employment history and commitment to growth valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for the Africa HQ in Johannesburg.
• Manage the recruitment process for Southern Africa and Europe retail stores.
• Develop and implement agile recruiting strategies for various roles.

Skills

Fluent in English

Solutions-oriented

Positive engagement

Quick learning

Job description

Lovisa is a fast-fashion retail brand with a global presence and energetic growth. We focus on developing internal capabilities and supporting career advancement. See us at careers.lovisa.com.

The role:

• Lovisa operates over 100 stores in Southern Africa and has a Global Support Centre.
• This position is part of the EMEA Talent Acquisition team.
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for our Africa HQ in Johannesburg, averaging two hires per month.
• Manage the recruitment process for Southern Africa and Europe retail stores, averaging 250 hires per month.
• The role reports to the Head of TA for EMEA, based in Europe.
• Develop and implement agile recruiting strategies tailored to different countries and roles, using various channels such as Indeed, local job boards, LinkedIn, internal referrals, and store-window advertisements. Proactively source candidates when needed, and optimize supply channels and screening processes.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to ensure quality candidate supply, as they handle interviews.
• Maximize social media recruitment channels.
• Engage and manage recruitment agencies when necessary.
• Master the ATS and utilize reporting insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with top HR and recruitment leaders across Africa and Europe, contributing ideas and best practices.

You:

• Focus on solutions and possibilities, ensuring problems are addressed.
• Operate with a sense of urgency, reflecting the retail environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Previous recruitment experience is helpful but not mandatory; qualities such as intelligence, engagement, positivity, and quick learning are valued.
• Our culture involves five days in the office, aligning with retail staff routines.
• We seek candidates with stable employment histories, committed to growth and development.
• Bring your energy; we will guide but not push you.

Benefits to you:

• Work for a dynamic, well-known brand.
• Gain international exposure and make connections across Africa and Europe.
• Learn about retail staffing comprehensively.
• Interact with HR and recruitment leaders, testing and developing your ideas.
• Embrace digital tools and technologies.
• Receive training on a new ATS platform.
• Enjoy a positive, friendly work environment.

We invite you to reach out for a conversation about this exciting opportunity. We value diversity and celebrate our global team’s unique backgrounds.