Talent Acquisition Specialist - Retail

OVERVIEW:
As Retail Talent Acquisition Specialist you will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for our Retail populations - both current and new store requirements. With a focus on recruitment for our UK operational stores you will also support the Retail Talent Acquisition Lead with New Store opening delivery plans across UK EMEA and NAM.

Working closely with hiring managers Store Leadership the wider TA and People teams you will also collaborate with external providers to identify attract pipeline and onboard top talent for our retail business.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Working with Retail TA Lead to execute the Talent strategy for new and existing Retail Stores
• Identify best places to advertise the roles in different territories and work with external partners as required to deliver the recruitment strategy for each store
• Developing engaging job adverts posting internally and externally and identifying appropriate advertising channels e.g. job boards community groups job centres etc
• Liaising with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs agreeing on a fair and equitable assessment process and timelines for hiring providing training where required
• Direct sourcing and filtering candidate as appropriate via LinkedIn searches and agency partnerships as required
• Conducting initial phone/Teams interviews to assess candidate fit and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
• Coordinating and scheduling interviews with candidates and hiring managers in line with agreed timeframes and managing the communication with candidates throughout the process providing updates in a timely manner.
• Ensuring a smooth transition from offer stage to preboarding keeping candidates warm and excited to join.
• Collaborating with wider TA team to align on overall strategy technology and AI adoption into processes employer brand initiatives and tailor to retail needs.
• Identifying partnering opportunities coordinating and attending job fairs and recruitment events in new and existing territories- including assessment days
• Providing the retail people team with insights/metrics to support with workforce planning activities.
• Supporting the wider TA team as required with volume hiring campaigns across the Gymshark business including reviewing of applications communication to candidates scheduling of interviews assessment days and management of offers.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

Essential Criteria:

• Previous Retail store recruitment experience of sales associates team leaders and specialist store roles
• Experience of campaign-based volume recruitment activity to meet fixed timelines and start dates
• Recruitment event planning venue sourcing resource logistics and hosting
• Experience of sourcing and filtering applications directly via job advertisements and agencies where appropriate
• Delivery of excellent candidate-centric recruitment processes
• Experience of using Applicant Tracking systems to manage recruitment activities
• Well-developed and highly effective organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to objectively coach and mentor Hiring Managers and stakeholders
• Clear communication strong ability to create and nurture relationships

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience recruiting for fast-paced retail environments ideally in fashion and or sports apparel
• Direct sourcing via variety of channels e.g. LinkedIn careers events networks
• Previous experience of Greenhouse ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience in recruitment in international environments preferred
• Willing to challenge appropriately and be challenged
• Willingness to give and receive effective feedback

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSIQ Solihull UK.

Salary Range for the role is: 36000-40000

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 13th July 2025

INTERVIEW DATES: wc 14th & 21st July 2025

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. Were an equal opportunities employer and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment right from your application. Were committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If youd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email.

ABOUT US.

Were here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. So we give people the tools they need to reach further go faster be stronger. We celebrate those who show up for themselves to be their physical or mental best whatever that means for them. Its what we want for our community and our team. A team thats growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymsharks future. Our plans are ambitious and were looking for people who want to join us for the ride our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan paid for by us!
25 days holidays your birthday and all the Bank Holidays (pro rata)
A truly Flexible Working Culture
A collaborative creative and inspiring working environment
Employer pension contributions up to 7%
Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
50% Gymshark Discount
Gymshark Gift Card for each year of service
Discounts Cashback and Savings programme
Financial Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
Great Training and Learning Resources
Choice of hardware and access to the best software
Paid time off when youre physically and mentally unwell
Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
Free monthly massages
Beauty and Barber facilities
Free on-site parking