Recruitment Partner
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The Talent Mill is searching for our next Recruitment Partner to join our dream team! With more than 30 combined years of specialist expertise with luxury retail, Australian & Contemporary designer, beauty, and lifestyle brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion, eCommerce & retail industries.
Our team of dedicated experts are passionate, engaged and committed to supporting our clients and candidates, we work cohesively – in a supportive environment that operates under an ethos of high trust and autonomy.
The Role |
Due to growth and demand in HQ based recruitment - This role will partner with our existing HQ Recruitment team and manage selected Head Office vacancies across Australia and New Zealand, in a full-time permanent capacity. This role requires a talented and dynamic individual who has a genuine passion and understanding of the luxury and designer fashion industry. You will drive recruitment methodology and best practise with your comprehensive understanding of the industry and drivers for professional development.
Daily marketing activity to build your personal brand as a trusted Recruitment Partner
Proactive reach outs – building up talent pools of fashion, luxury, and eCommerce candidates
Account Management of client base – building relationship through key touchpoints with a focus on regular, transparent communication building your brand as an authentic and intentional Recruiter
Maintenance and upload of candidate information on JobAdder – regular talent update to maintain data integrity
Posting Job advertisements – identifying the most relevant platform to connect with professionals
Ethical and comprehensive interviewing of candidates to understand their career trajectory and career goals
Successfully matching candidates to roles and companies – you will showcase a strong sense of understanding of brand alignment and role accountability
Shortlisting candidates – alongside of prompt engaging and disengaging of candidates
Offer negotiation and influencing to successfully fill roles
Ad-hoc administration and events
The Skillset |
This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane – you love working with people, you are intuitive and a natural problem solver. You are flexible, dynamic and are known for your ability to drive results and create momentum. You understand how to connect with stakeholders and your influencing skills are second to none. And you thrive working at pace on a breadth of work. No two days are the same, and your ability to intuitively prioritise and effectively communicate will be legendary.
Supporting people with their job search is a true privilege and we treat it as such – high levels of trust, integrity and authenticity are key pillars of working in recruitment; conversations are highly confidential, and we are our word – follow up and follow through will come naturally to you!
Ideally you are a Recruiter with a strong background in fashion/luxury/designer brands however significant professional experience in a retail/fashion business in a Head Office role would also be considered
Clear understanding of head office roles and career pathways – either in Design, Wholesale, Marketing or eCommerce
You are highly organised, tenacious, and resilient – giving up is not part of your vocabulary, and you are able to bounce back quickly
A natural people connector, you are warm, naturally inquisitive and empathetic – you naturally attract people to you, are ethical, trustworthy, and highly principled – in short you understand the value of reputation
A confident and articulate communicator who is able to open conversations with candidates and the self-awareness to tailor your approach and have some challenging conversations – you believe that its more important to be honest constructively and respectfully than to avoid a conversation
Self-starter, adaptable and agile - you will operate with high levels of autonomy and independence – and you take pride in sourcing solutions
You are your word – you understand how to set and manage expectations and deliver on a deadline once set
Excellent time management skills – you can manage multiple priorities and are disciplined in your methods for holding yourself accountable.
What’s in it for you?
Flexibility – You are trusted to do your role and do what it takes. This role can be a mix of hybrid or remote with regular team days together in either Sydney or Melbourne. You must be flexible to travel as required to visit clients and be prepared to work some hours outside of the standard 9-5 in order to connect with candidates and clients.
Incredible Industry Training - We come together regularly for training and development – and you will be mentored to drive your speciality as if it’s your own business, additionally you will also have access to an external training partner renowned for their incredible results.
An incentive structure that actually rewards you – when you win, we win. We are here to set you up for success and financial success.
Tools of the trade and industry leading software – we will give you all the tools you need to be the best
An incredible, supportive environment with high touchpoints and regular communication – you are empowered to be accountable, and to own your work
For a confidential discussion on joining our team please contact me at ange@thetalentmill.com.au for an initial discussion.
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.