Talent Acquisition Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Market Talent Acquisition Lead to join us. As the Market Talent Acquisition Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy within the market. Your primary focus will be on identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier talents who align with our brand and business goals.

• Talent Acquisition Operational Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition operational strategy tailored to the unique needs of the market. Collaborate with market leadership to understand business needs, workforce planning, and market trends to ensure the acquisition of high-caliber talent.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee and manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Ensure a seamless and efficient candidate experience at every touchpoint.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to the Talent Acquisition Executive to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with recruitment objectives. Set clear priorities, offer coaching, and foster a collaborative working relationship to achieve successful outcomes.
• Market Mapping: Conduct regular market analysis to identify key talent pools, competitors' talent strategies, and emerging industry trends. Leverage this information to proactively adapt and refine our recruitment approach.
• Partnership and Collaboration: Establish strong relationships with hiring managers and business leaders to deeply understand their talent needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly. Provide guidance on best practices and contribute to workforce planning discussions.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize data analytics to track and measure recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness. Translate insights into actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the talent acquisition process. Implement strategies to attract a diverse candidate pool and mitigate bias in recruitment practices.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and partners as needed. Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and ensure alignment with our talent acquisition strategy.
• Employer Branding: Drive employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company’s reputation as an employer of choice. Develop and execute strategies across digital platforms, campus engagement, and industry events to attract top talent and enhance candidate perception.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications/  Work Experience

• Proven experience (8+ years) in talent acquisition, preferably within the luxury retail sector or a closely related industry
• Experience leading and managing a team of talent acquisition professionals
• Strong understanding of luxury retail market dynamics and the ability to align talent strategies with business objectives
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics and provide actionable insights
• Familiarity with Workday
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and legal regulations related to talent acquisition

Required Competencies

• Strong capabilities in operational and strategic talent acquisition
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Strong leader, relationship builder and collaborative team player
• Keen interest in challenging status quo and exploring new ways of doing things through data, processes and technology
• Advanced skills in tools supporting work of this role, including the Microsoft suite and in particular Excel and PowerPoint