Talent Acquisition Specialist – Retail, ROI & NI

Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way. 

People and Culture at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:   

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.  

Location

You can be based at your nearest Primark store, but the role involves travel across all Primark stores in ROI & NI, and regular trips to our offices in Dublin, and occasional trips to Great Britain. 3 days in store/office per week minimum.

What You’ll Do as a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Retail, ROI & NI

At Primark we  do it our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role:

• Establish yourself as a subject matter expert, becoming a true partner to the region to define the short to mid-term view of recruitment requirements to fulfil business needs, including identifying potential risks
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to shape, plan and deliver a progressive recruitment strategy for the region (ROI & NI -48 stores) to ensure we fulfil their recruitment requirements to deliver their business objectives 
• Accountable for the full end to end recruitment lifecycle of Retail Management positions within your region ensuring the selection process is fair and consistent, in line with Primark policies
• Ensure the Primark Branding / EVP is reflected throughout the whole recruitment process.
• Build and maintain effective talent banks for key roles and key locations
• Effectively manage and monitor key metrics relating to all aspects of recruitment and adhere to set SLA’s
• Work closely with hiring managers to increase their capability through feedback and coaching
• Act as a subject matter expert to the Stores in their recruitment of retail non-management roles
• Visiting stores on region to understand their individual recruitment needs and challenges 

What You’ll Bring  

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: 

• A proven recruiter with an in-house or specialist agency background working in either Retail or Hospitality
• Understanding of the recruitment life cycle, inclusive hiring practices and the ability to identify and search for top talent
• Social media skills, with knowledge of how best to use a variety of platforms to attract talent in line with the company EVP
• Excellent cross functional collaboration skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
• Can translate data into practical insight to inform decision making
• Keeps up to date with market trends and competitor activity
• Passionate about doing a great job

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

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Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.