UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price. We are currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in sourcing, selecting, and onboarding high-potential candidates for head office positions across all functions in Europe, including HR, Merchandising, Marketing, PR, Ecommerce, Finance, etc. The successful candidate will report to the HQ Talent Acquisition Manager EU and collaborate with Heads of departments and senior management. What you will be responsible for: Partnering with line managers to define vacancies and candidate profiles, ensuring alignment with organisational structure and local market dynamics Refining job descriptions to ensure clarity, focus, inclusivity, and appeal Advising hiring managers on best practice throughout the recruitment lifecycle Sourcing candidates via advertising, direct search, and recruitment agencies, maintaining a cost-effective approach Implementing employer branding initiatives to strengthen candidates’ pipelines and diversity Screening and interviewing candidates to create trustworthy shortlists Organising interviews, assessments and delivering constructive feedback to ensure a positive candidate experience Maintaining candidates and interview records in compliance with GDPR policy across all systems Working closely with the wider Talent Acquisition team to contribute to transformative recruitment projects What we are looking for: Experience, Skills & Attributes 3-5 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition either in-house or agency Recruitment experience for retail or hospitality brands, specifically head office roles Demonstrated ability to manage large number of vacancies concurrently Proficient in leveraging LinkedIn and other professional networks for proactive sourcing Track record of achieving KPIs and SLAs Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in verbal and written English Strong stakeholder management skills and capabilities Solid organisational and prioritisation skills What we offer 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, pro rata 30% staff Discount Employee Assistance Programme Private Pension Scheme Performance-based bonus scheme Complimentary tea and coffee Hybrid working model: 2 days remote, 3 days office-based Social events throughout the year Seasonal sample sales Volunteer Day – twice a year Prime location near Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations with easy access to shops, restaurants... Commitment to Inclusion and Data Protection UNIQLO is an inclusive employer, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer to our privacy policy for details on our recruitment process. Recruitment Security Notice All official UNIQLO job postings will redirect you to our official careers page on Workday for application submission. The only exception is for roles advertised in Germany via the HeyJobs platform. UNIQLO takes recruitment security seriously and is committed to protecting the process from misuse. Stay alert and apply only through verified sources. #LI-HYBRID #LI-POST UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group. With global sales of approximately US $20.2 billion, for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, Fast Retailing is one of top three leading apparel retail companies in the world. UNIQLO has more than 2,300 stores in 25 markets around the world and continues to expand its footprint. UNIQLO’s LifeWear philosophy consist of offering clothing that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity, constantly being innovated to bring more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.