Talent Acquisition Specialist, Retail

4 months ago


London, United Kingdom Sephora Full time

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.

We are united by a common goal - **to reimagine the future of beauty.**

**The opportunity**:
As the Retail Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sephora UK, you will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and selecting top talent for our teams based in London HQ, Northampton and Channel Islands; covering all functional areas from eCommerce, IT, Brand and Marketing, HR, Finance and Operations. You will collaborate with the HR team and hiring managers to ensure a seamless hiring process. Your focus will be on connecting the business with professionals who align with Sephora's values and possess the necessary skills and passion to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process with a seamless transition to the HR Business Partner one hire day 1.
- Review and screen resumes, conduct phone screens, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers. Take accountability for sending all new starter paperwork (and receiving) to ensure accurate payroll records. Coach managers regarding interview best practice and protocols.
- Work with Brand and the broader HR team to design new and exciting ways to promote Sephora's employer brand and value proposition to attract and engage top talent. Take a lead on key initiatives that showcase life at Sephora UK (such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram).
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand their talent needs. Be active in anticipating hiring needs for critical positions.
- Provide guidance and support to hiring managers on best practices in interviewing, selection, and talent assessment.

**Skills**:

- Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter in the retail industry, preferably within the beauty or cosmetics sector.
- Experience hiring mid-Senior level positions across technical functions.
- Knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and selection.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Passion for beauty and cosmetics, and a strong alignment with Sephora's values and mission.

**While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy...**
- ** The people.** You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with.
- ** The learning.** We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
- ** The culture.** As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can **unleash your creativity,** because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can** learn and evolve,** because we empower you to be your best. You can **be yourself,** because you are what sets us apart. **_This,_** is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.**

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.



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