Talent Acquisition Lead (Retail, South Eu) - Milan

Talent Acquisition Lead (Retail, South EU) - Milan Dr.Martens is a globally recognizable and culturally influential British brand with over 60 years of heritage. As brand custodians, we work in a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business environment, welcoming people from diverse backgrounds who bring their true selves to work and where everyone can grow their career. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do: Be yourself Act courageously Show you care These values inspire us to push boundaries, embrace individuality, and stand up for what's right. What’s the story? Following recent internal progression, we are seeking an experienced retail recruiter to partner with our retail leadership and store teams from a Talent Acquisition perspective. The successful candidate will report to the Senior TA Lead within the wider EMEA HR team (20 members). The role The TA Lead in our retail division focuses on three main areas: Store Management Recruitment - Lead end-to-end recruitment for store vacancies. New Store Recruitment - Manage the recruitment process for retail expansion. Store Enablement - Empower store management to recruit their own teams. As we expand our retail footprint, experience in a growing retail business is advantageous. Your role is to support our business's commercial success by working closely with leadership teams to deliver timely Talent Acquisition solutions aligned with business priorities. Responsibilities Partner with hiring managers to develop strong talent plans, collaborating with EMEA HR Leadership. Develop talent pools to support internal and external growth. Support and mentor Recruitment Champions in your regions. Assist the Snr TA Lead for Retail and EMEA HR Leadership on projects and process improvements, including performance reporting. Measure recruitment success and improve processes, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Manage partnerships with external agencies to enhance employer branding. What sets you apart Proven in-house recruitment experience within a matrix retail business structure, capable of managing responsibilities independently. Deep interest in retail, with a passion for developing career paths and hiring diverse talent. Strong coaching skills to support and challenge managers. Up-to-date with current recruitment methods and social media tools like LinkedIn. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Passionate about leadership, mentorship, and representing the brand. Well-organized with strong time management and prioritization skills. What’s in it for you? Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) 65% discount on all Docs Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr.Martens share plan Private healthcare A dedicated culture team 2 paid volunteer days per year J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Milano, Lombardia, IT

Posted Date: 8/16/2025