Talent Acquisition Specialist | Retail

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People & Culture team for a 3-month contract to support one of the busiest times of the year in retail.

With Peak Trade approaching, you'll play a key role in delivering high-volume recruitment across our retail store network nationally, helping our teams have the right people in place for the busy peak trading period.

This is a hands-on recruitment role suited to someone who knows retail, enjoys working at pace and can confidently manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders across different states.

• 3-month contract
• Based at our Melbourne Support Office – Abbotsford
• Hybrid working –4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
• Immediate availability or a short notice period would be advantageous

The role

• Manage end-to-end Peak Trade recruitment across our national retail network
• Support high-volume recruitment across multiple states and store locations
• Screen and shortlist candidates, coordinate interviews and manage candidates through the recruitment process
• Partner with Store, Area and Regional Managers to understand their recruitment needs and priorities
• Keep recruitment activity moving quickly while maintaining a positive candidate experience
• Manage multiple vacancies, deadlines and changing priorities during a busy recruitment period
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and provide regular updates on recruitment progress
• Support the broader Talent Acquisition team where required

About you

• Previous retail recruitment experience is essential
• Experience managing high-volume recruitment across multiple locations
• Peak Trade or seasonal recruitment experience will be highly regarded
• The ability to hit the ground running and work confidently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• A practical, proactive approach and willingness to get stuck in
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with retail leaders at all levels
• Experience using Springboard will be highly regarded

About us

With more than 250+ stores and 2200+ employees nationally, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands, including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, mollini, Mathers, Williams, diana ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!