Talent Acquisition Partner

STELLA MCCARTNEY
London
Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry. Overview: Reporting to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Partner plays a critical role in developing and executing talent acquisition strategies that support the overall business objectives of Stella McCartney's corporate, creative and retail functions in the UK, EMEA and US. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of attracting, sourcing, and securing top talent within the luxury fashion and retail environment. The ideal candidate will be a data-driven individual with a passion for building diverse teams and executing strategic projects to support the Talent Acquisition roadmap. Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with Line Managers and People Partners to understand current and future talent needs across corporate functions. Develop and implement proactive talent acquisition strategies that align with the company's long-term growth plans.
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for corporate, creative and retail roles, from initial requisition to offer stage, ensuring a positive and efficient candidate experience. This includes sourcing, screening, interviewing, and managing offer negotiations.
  • Direct Sourcing and Networking: Proactively build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates through direct sourcing, industry events, and online platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter. Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify passive talent.
  • Employer Branding: Collaborate with the Internal Comms and Marketing teams to promote Stella McCartney as an employer of choice within the corporate sector. Attend industry events and conferences to represent the company and attract top talent.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Track and analyze key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and candidate diversity. Provide regular reports to senior management on recruitment progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with hiring managers across your business areas, acting as a trusted advisor and providing consultative guidance on talent acquisition best practices.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in talent acquisition. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment function.
  • Strategic Projects: Support with driving the Talent Acquisition roadmap by taking ownership of key projects that enhance our attraction strategy.
Your Talent:
  • Proven experience in a fast-paced talent acquisition role with specialist experience hiring in the UK, EMEA and the US.
  • Vast knowledge and experience of the luxury fashion industry and specifically the design cycle and creative functions.
  • A strong existing external network across both corporate and creative business areas.
  • Demonstrated creativity to improve TA efficiencies, talent sourcing methodologies, and employer branding principles.
  • Proven experience of leading and executing key talent acquisition projects
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Data-driven and analytical, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
  • Proficient in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), ideally Workday Recruiting.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Reward Our philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.
  • Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
  • Matched pension contribution up to 6%
  • Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance
  • Annual Health Screening
  • 25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) + 1 day of Birthday leave
  • Flexible working/core hours
  • Enhanced Maternity/paternity packages
  • Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme
  • Discounted gym and fitness memberships (Classpass)
  • Health cash plan
  • Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Optional/ Paid Benefits: Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.
We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview. At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.
Posted 2026-01-03

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