Talent Acquisition Manager

Overview

As Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead luxury retail recruitment for UK, Ireland, and South Africa, shaping our talent landscape. You’ll partner with the retail network to attract, assess, and onboard top client advisors and managers, reinforcing the LV employer brand. You’ll develop innovative assessment approaches, nurture school partnerships, and build a ready talent pipeline to support store needs. This role blends strategy with hands-on execution to elevate hiring standards in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing and engagement for retail roles to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Design and implement assessment center strategies for luxury retail positions
• Drive employer brand initiatives within the retail sector
• Forge school, college, and university partnerships for early talent pipelines
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive retail talent pipeline with 100% readiness
• Create onboarding programs for new hires to ensure cultural and operational alignment
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience reflecting LV prestige
• Provide market intelligence on retail talent trends and competitor activity

Key requirements

• Proven track record in luxury retail recruitment or fast-paced retail environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and high-calibre talent
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with resilience in a dynamic setting
• Experience developing and implementing assessment strategies and employer branding for retail
• Knowledge of UK, Ireland, and South Africa retail markets (advantage)

• excellent communication
• influence and relationship-building
• proactivity
• strategic sourcing
• assessment center design
• employer branding

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