TJX Europe Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist – TJX Europe at Watford Full Time

Discovery is at the centre of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. We are part of the TJX Family which includes TK Maxx, and Homesense in Europe and the UK and across the rest of the world you will find us as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Winners.With variety comes plenty of surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Are you ready to Discover Different?

We are looking for a Talent Acquistion Specialist to join our fast paced and established TA team based in our new head office in Watford. Ideally with 3-5 years in recruitment (agency or in-house) you will be responsible for driving the end to end hiring process within the business areas you support. Primarily you will focus on Retail, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Store Operations in the UK & ROI as well as supporting other areas such as Distribution & Logistics if needed. We are looking for someone who is passionate as we are about the candidates experience and has the ability to partner and build effective relationships quickly. It is key that you can model our employer brand and deliver an experience in line with our values. You will also be able to navigate all the usual recruitment platforms and be able to manage a wide variety / volume of roles. Experience in retail recruitment would be great but not essential.

Day to day responsibilities include:
With the Talent Acquisition Manager determine the appropriate channel/media to use for roles, also working with the Researcher to identify appropriate additional channels if required e.g. niche job boards or print media

Using standard templates, draft appropriate advert copy to effectively attract & engage the target market candidates.

Effectively search the TJX, and job board CV databases to approach suitable candidates when required

Maximise the potential of appropriate social media channels to such as Linkedin to build and maintain professional networks to drive candidates directly to TJX, obtain referrals as well to grow talent pools and pipeline

Directly approach or headhunt identified candidates through all appropriate channels

Work to deliver further sourcing activities when required such as identifying target companies or candidates, market research and talent mapping

Manage wider and targeted campaigns when required

Ensure each candidate experience is highly positive with every candidate being responded to within agreed SLA timeframes at each stage of the process

Receive and review applications. Qualify candidates using the appropriate screening and in-depth questioning techniques for the role. Generally this will mostly be completed through a structured telephone screening process

Conduct 1:1 interviews when required. Able to interview to a senior level

Be able to answer effectively the candidate’s queries and questions on the role, TJX and company benefits available

Engage the candidate with TJX and the role by emphasising the company values and development opportunities available

If required, work with the Manager of Talent Acquisition and Account Manager to identify and appropriate Agency partner to assign to a role

Fully brief the Agency or Agencies identified and screen submitted candidates’ CVs. Manage Agency candidates within the process

Create a qualified and relevant short-list for the Hiring Manager of the best possible candidates for each role within SLA timeframes. Able to challenge constructively Hiring Manage on CV or interview feedback if required

Effectively brief the candidate about the interview process, responsibilities, package and benefits of the role in question.

Liaise with the Talent Acquisition Admin team to organise and manage the booking of candidate interviews

Collect the Candidate’s feedback from any interview they attend and inform them of the outcome when confirmed with the Hiring Manager

Work with the Reward team and Talent Acquisition Account Manager to finalise the offer details & process, making a verbal offer to the candidate if required. Manage the negotiation of salary and package with the candidate if required

Your role reports in the Talent Acquisition Manager for Retail in the UK & ROI and there is the opportunity to support on wider projects across the TA Team. We actively encourage your continued learning and development and the role has the benefit of being located in our brand new office in Watford.

Come and Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.