Recruitment Business Partner at Sundry Markets Limited

Role Overview

• The Recruitment Business Partner is a pivotal role responsible for managing the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle for our corporate and store support roles.
• This role blends strategic partnership with hiring managers and hands-on execution to attract, select, and onboard top talent that drives our business forward.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive, data-savvy, and customer-focused professional who is passionate about building great teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their unique recruitment needs, including position requirements, team dynamics, and the specific qualifications and skills needed for success.
• Develop and implement effective, tailored recruitment strategies and sourcing channels to build a diverse pipeline of qualified candidates for both corporate and retail operations roles.
• Provide expert guidance and support to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and objective hiring decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external recruitment agencies, universities, job boards, and professional networks to create a robust and sustainable talent pipeline.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle - from posting compelling job adverts and proactively sourcing candidates to conducting screenings, coordinating interviews, and making offers.
• Conduct thorough screening and assessment of applicants, including resume reviews, preliminary phone screenings, and competency-based interviews.
• Administer any required Cognitive Ability Tests (CBT) or other assessments.
• Coordinate the entire interview process: send invites, schedule interviews, and pre-employment medicals.
• Initiate and track background checks where necessary.
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience at every touchpoint, from initial application to onboarding.
• Prepare and extend formal offer letters, including negotiation of employment terms.
• Lead a seamless new hire onboarding and orientation process, ensuring new employees are integrated effectively and feel welcomed from day one.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition to drive continuous improvement in our recruitment processes, tools, and employer branding initiatives.
• Collaborate with the broader HR team on employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns to enhance our position as an employee of choice in the modern retail space.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• CIPM or SHPRi Certification is Compulsory
• 5+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in management hiring (retail, corporate, or related sectors).
• Experience with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and HR databases.
• Strong sourcing & headhunting skills (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search).
• Excellent interviewing & assessment techniques (behavioral and competency-based).
• Knowledge of pre-employment testing (CBT, psychometrics, case studies).
• High organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple hires simultaneously.
• Understanding of employment laws & compliance.
• Performance Metrics