Harrods

Lead Talent Partner

Harrods  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for our Lead Talent Partner to join our concession’s team within the Talent department here at Harrods. This role will be responsible for shaping and delivering talent acquisition, development and retention strategies that enable our Concession partners to attract, engage and retain exceptional talent

About the Role

The lead talent partner will lead the pre-hire team and oversee the attraction, assessment and selection of Concession talent, ensuring the highest calibre of candidates are identified and onboarded into Harrods. You will have overall responsibility for managing agency relationships, assessing agency performance, and ensuring all Concession Partner and Agency colleague assessment and onboarding processes are completed effectively and in line with business requirements.

Job Responsibilities;

  • Facilitate seamless induction of new employees, ensuring timely onboarding in accordance with team SLA standards
  • Develop effective partnerships with Harrods’ Own Bought areas that utilise a concession model
  • Provide accurate information and regular reporting to key stakeholders regarding Concession Partnerships processes and activities
  • Collaborate with internal HR functions to deliver integrated and effective solutions.

About You

The ideal candidate will have strong people management capability with a proven ability to build and lead high- performing teams as well as Knowledge of HR systems and data compliance processes, with Workday experience preferred.

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of SLAs, KPIs and Balanced Scorecards to measure service delivery and performance as well as a having the ability to build collaborative relationships with HR teams and key business stakeholders

It is important that you have the following;

  • Significant experience within Retail and/or Hospitality environments.
  • Strong understanding of the Concessions business model.
  • Excellent attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the wider business impact
  • Understanding the employment law and company policy guidelines and how this can impact on recruitment

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Additional Information:

Time Type:

Permanent

Department:

HR Concessions Support (Kate Orlowski)

Harrods

About Harrods

As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods

Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.

Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.

Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1849
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