Job DescriptionWhat you'll do- Lead Talent Acquisition across the market, translating Primark's global TA strategy into local priorities that support business growth and evolving talent needs.
- Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing TA leadership team, creating accountability for recruitment delivery, capability and results.
- Partner with senior business and P&C leaders to shape workforce planning, influence hiring decisions and develop proactive talent strategies for critical roles.
- Drive a data-led, proactive approach to recruitment, building talent pipelines and using market insights to anticipate future hiring needs.
- Lead recruitment delivery through a blended operating model, working seamlessly with in-market teams, GBS and external partners to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes.
- Champion an exceptional candidate experience, bringing Primark's employer brand and values to life throughout the recruitment journey.
- Embed global TA processes, technology and best practice within the market, while identifying opportunities to continuously improve performance and adapt to local requirements.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning Talent Acquisition as a strategic business partner.
- Oversee recruitment partners, budgets and governance, ensuring effective, compliant and commercially sound delivery.
QualificationsWhat you'll bring- Significant experience leading Talent Acquisition within a large, fast-paced, high-growth, or high-volume environment.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing Talent Acquisition teams, with a strong track record of coaching leaders and delivering results.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing talent acquisition strategies aligned to business priorities and workforce plans.
- Experience working within a Global Business Services (GBS), RPO or other blended recruitment operating model.
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with the ability to use data and market insights to influence decisions and improve performance.
- Experience building trusted partnerships with senior business leaders and influencing across complex, matrixed organisations.
- Proven ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement and embed new ways of working within Talent Acquisition.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present ideas and insights clearly and confidently.
- Collaborative leadership style with experience working across functions, including Employer Brand, HR, Operations and other business teams.
- Strong understanding of recruitment governance, employment practices and delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
- High levels of integrity, sound judgement and professionalism, with a passion for developing people and creating inclusive teams.
- Ability to travel as needed for market visits, conferences and internal meetings (domestic & international) - 25% of the time
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
Additional InformationExcited? Good. Because it's energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves - and feel a sense of belonging.
We encourage all our people to grow, learn, and develop, and we can't wait to see how might positively impact colleagues in this role.
Our fashion isn't one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. Excited? Good. There's real accountability and ownership here as you shape your store, team's futures, and steer sales. It's energizing to put your skills to work, in a growing local and global business committed to helping people express themselves- and feel a sense of belonging. Because you thrive outside your comfort zone. Apply today to start your Primark journey!
Our fashion isn't one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. Excited? Good. There's real accountability and ownership here as you shape your store, team's futures, and steer sales. It's energizing to put your skills to work, in a growing local and global business committed to helping people express themselves- and feel a sense of belonging. Because you thrive outside your comfort zone. Apply today to start your Primark journey!
