Job Purpose Summary:
Support the People team to deliver the people plan to maintain best practice under recruitment & selection, working with Head of HR to develop the talent strategy for the business and actively working to reduce attrition. Helping to develop Hamleys employer brand.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Recruitment & Selection
- Screen CVs and hold first stage interviews.
- Support recruitment for new store openings including facilitating assessment centres, travelling around the UK when necessary.
- Support the UK onboarding and inductions for all new hires
- Support the HR team in the annual review of retail job descriptions and responsibilities to ensure they are reflective of the roles being carried out.
- Use our HRIS system to collate weekly reports on candidate attraction
- Utilise, update and respond to feedback through recruitment platforms e.g. Glassdoor & Indeed
- Regularly updating the Hamleys LinkedIn page to promote our brand and advertise roles when necessary.
- Supporting the Head of HR to review and develop recruitment strategy
- Work to deliver against KPIs of time to hire
- Build and maintain external relationships with recruiters/shopping centre job boards
- Administer general HR related documentation including new employee offer letters, contracts, joining packs & employment references
- Ad hoc HR duties as required by the wider HR department
Onboarding / Inductions
- Support retail management to effectively onboard their new staff by maintaining the HR templates Store Drive with guidance and the most up-to-date documentation.
- Support retail managers with sending out and creating new starter documentation and ensure that correctly completed copies are returned prior to commencing employment.
- Organise/Conduct HR Induction meetings for all new retail management to ensure that they’re trained on all the necessary information to carry out their role and manage their staff.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrates standards of excellence
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Professional and logical approach to problem solving
- Demonstrates a high level of professional integrity
- Strong initiative and self–motivation
- Determination to succeed with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Confident in own actions and fosters confidence in others
- High levels of enthusiasm and energy
- Innovative and creative
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Flexibility in approach to work
- Approaches all aspects of work with passion, a positive attitude and to lead by example
- Works independently with effective time management
- Inspire, challenge and support colleagues
- To seek and handle both positive and negative personal feedback
- To show a willingness to learn and self-develop
Specific Job Skills:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience using an ATS platform
Location: Hamleys Head Office
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours
Contract: Permanent
Recruitment Executive in London employer: Hamleys of London
Hamleys is an exceptional employer that offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment at the iconic Westfield (White City) location. With a focus on teamwork and employee engagement, we provide our Sales Assistants with opportunities to grow their skills in retail while being part of a brand that creates magical experiences for customers of all ages. Join us this Christmas and be part of a legacy that values fun, creativity, and personal development.
