Talent Acquisition Specialist

Primark•Boston, MA

1h•$97,360 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages recruitment needs across an assigned business area and roles, based on current business requirements, including retail management, retail volume, and central functions. The specialist serves as a recruitment subject matter expert and partners with People & Culture Business Partners and senior stakeholders to meet hiring needs and support Primark’s growth. The role is based in Boston three days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or commensurate experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
Previous experience as an internal recruiter in a dynamic, fast-paced company.
Ability to partner with hiring managers, understand their business area, and identify the expertise required for roles.
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills, including a track record of working with challenging stakeholder groups.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Ability to learn systems, processes, and procedures quickly.
Problem-solving ability and sound judgment.
Innovative, forward-thinking approach and ability to work on one's own initiative.
Knowledge and experience using current and emerging digital and social media sourcing techniques, with the ability to develop candidate pipelines through channels beyond job boards.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Talent Lead – US to localize global talent acquisition strategies.
Monitor market trends and use them to inform the resourcing approach.
Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture Business Partners to understand vacancies and develop timely resourcing plans.
Review and adapt resourcing strategies for the assigned business unit or roles, using channels such as job boards, social media, and colleague referrals.
Brief recruitment agencies where appropriate and provide role information and feedback throughout the process.
Deliver the recruitment lifecycle for roles across functions and levels within the country.
Conduct competency-based interviews and assessment centres, share candidate feedback, and prepare offers.
Manage offer negotiations in alignment with compensation guidelines.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal business partners, GBS, and hiring managers to manage recruitment requirements.
Maintain regular communication with hiring managers, People & Culture Business Partners, and GBS to monitor hiring activity, adjust approaches, and align on goals.
Advise hiring managers, in conjunction with People & Culture Business Partners, on job descriptions, interview techniques, and training interventions where required.
Hold regular check-ins with hiring managers to review progress, adjust strategies, and ensure alignment.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with local employment legislation, data privacy regulations, and Primark policies.
Partner with GBS to coordinate administrative tasks, including job postings, interview scheduling, background checks, and offer letter generation.
Monitor service level agreements and escalate issues or delays as needed.
Partner with Employer Brand on recruitment campaigns where required.
Provide a positive candidate experience through clear communication and timely feedback, in line with Primark Values and Behaviours.
Maintain People & Culture applicant tracking systems.
Provide analysis and input on recruitment statistics and activities as required.
Communicate tactfully, professionally, diplomatically, and confidentially, and provide regular detailed updates to the Talent Lead – US.
Maintain a proactive, conscientious approach and a strong commitment to the function being supported.
Stay informed about trends and innovative recruiting techniques.
Apply a proactive and conscientious approach to GDPR in personal and team practices.