Retail Recruitment Specialist

About the role

A fast-paced organisation is looking for an experienced recruiter to deliver quality talent across a range of roles. The successful candidate manages the recruitment process from sourcing and screening through to interviews, offers and onboarding, while building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple vacancies.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, databases, referrals and other channels.
• Screen and shortlist candidates against role requirements.
• Conduct interviews and recommend suitable candidates to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews and manage the process through to offer and onboarding.
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Work with stakeholders to understand recruitment needs and timelines.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and give regular vacancy updates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and help improve sourcing and recruitment processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar; retail or similar high-volume, customer-focused industry experience is required.
• Experience recruiting for both head office and store-based positions is an advantage.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies at once.
• Matric / Grade 12 required; a diploma or degree in Human Resources, Recruitment, Business Administration or a related field is advantageous.

Required skills

• Sourcing, screening and interviewing.
• Good knowledge of recruitment processes and best practice.
• Strong communication, organisational and administration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn and recruitment/job-board platforms.