Resourcing Partner (Buying & Merchandising)

at  Harrods Careers

We’re looking for a Resourcing Partner to support our Buying and Merchandise and Estates departments. Our purpose in Resourcing is no different to the purpose of Harrods: We take pleasure in making marked moments of magic to ensure we are always attracting exceptional people who want to be a part of our Harrods story.
Our Buying and Merchandising teams are not only aligned with our Harrods values & invested in curating the very best product ranges, but they are on a mission to strengthen the Harrods reputation as the World’s Number One luxury store. They operate at the core of our business and, as the Resourcing Partner dedicated to this area, you will need to support all permanent recruitment needs. This is a fast paced, strategic role, critical to the success of our Resourcing strategy and the wider business.
This is hybrid working role based in our Hammersmith head office with frequent time spent in Knightsbridg

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.

As a Resourcing Partner, your role is to ensure we are attracting, sourcing and selecting the best talent for Harrods. You will have line management responsibility for a dedicated Talent Coordinator so will coach, mentor and develop as appropriate.
You will be responsible for recruiting high calibre candidates ensuring you follow all the relevant stages of the recruitment process including briefing, attracting, sourcing, screening, interview and offer management. This includes all position types including permanent, fixed term and contract as well recruitment agency management. You will be accountable for designing different recruitment processes to deliver the best candidate experience and calibre to the business, whilst also maintaining the integrity of our recruitment system and its data.
You will be responsible for informing all stakeholders involved in the resourcing process by providing accurate and regular communication, ensuring you build effective relationships with line managers, educating and managing their expectations regarding the recruitment process.
You are also responsible for regularly reviewing candidate experience, looking for ways to improve and continuously raise the bar for the candidate journey.