INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. 

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE To effectively manage and lead the recruitment for office and retail functions at Burberry  To own the end-to-end Recruitment activities from Sourcing, Screening, Interview to Offer  To play a KEY role in managing stakeholder relationships across the functions, and be strategically influencing involved parties aligned to the business purpose.   The role may take ownership of and solve more complex and / or technical problems and issues within own specialty to ensure customer satisfaction and business improvement  RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Duties 

Execute resourcing plans for both office and retail functions and wider business using cost-effective, innovative recruitment solutions  Collaborate with stakeholders to develop recruitment strategies  Maintain high customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate processing and meeting service levels  Generate monthly Applicant Tracking System reports and ensure team meets KPIs (if there is any)  Manage relationships with external suppliers and recruitment agencies  Develop succession and resourcing plans for critical roles with HRBP(s)  Support TA Resourcing Corporate on strategy projects  Provide process approvals and ensure compliance with requisition procedures  Independently manage risk assessment and resolution for recruitment processes  Build and maintain candidate relationships throughout hiring and onboarding  Conduct reference checking if required 

 

Leadership Responsibilities 

Represent company brand to attract top talent  Manage and develop TA Specialists & Coordinators to ensure team effectiveness  Identify key performers with the regional HRBP(s)  Participate in relevant internal and external events  Identify process improvements and stay current on market trends  Collaborate across HR functions to address root causes and improve procedures within the hiring process.  PERSONAL PROFILE Degree required, fluent in English and Japanese are expected  5+ years recruitment experience in internal function  Understanding of recruitment processes and standards  Retail background is a plus, not a MUST.   Proven team management experience  International work capability  Independent, flexible and be able to influence the stakeholders 

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.