Manager, Talent Acquisition (Maternity Cover)

What You’ll Do

This role is a 12-month maternity cover.

The Manager, Talent Acquisition drives business, capability, and culture objectives by delivering key hires at all levels.  From providing a positive candidate experience to coaching hiring managers in identifying and recruiting critical talent, you will contribute to Authentic’s growth and success.

As a key member of the regional People & Talent team you will report into and partner with the SVP, People & Talent, International and will be responsible for delivering the over-arching talent strategy to the EMEAI region.  Collaborating closely with business and recruitment leaders, the Manager of Talent Acquisition will manage full recruitment lifecycle including shaping and implementing hiring plans, managing complex and confidential searches, and ensuring an exceptional, inclusive interview process. This is a hands-on, high-impact position in a dynamic, agile and growth environment.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Lead full recruitment lifecycle for EMEAI based roles across all business functions including Lifestyle, Entertainment, and corporate teams such as Finance, IT and Operations at all levels of the organisation.
• Partner with P&T Business Partners, senior regional leadership and global hiring managers to understand business objectives and translate them into tailored, impactful hiring strategies.
• Manage complex, confidential and executive-level searches, leveraging strategic sourcing, networking, referrals and market mapping to attract and secure high-calibre talent. Ensuring a seamless process from start to finish.
• Lead on new territory analysis to support regional growth, working with EOR and People Operations teams to assess employment requirements and inform expansion decisions.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across recruiting practices, talent pipelines and candidate engagement.
• Deliver data-driven insights to inform hiring decisions and influence business planning.
• Alongside the SVP, People and Talent - International, manage the approval process for offers, headcount requests and req openings, ensuring all approvals are obtained in a timely, controlled and well-documented manner, in line with established processes.
• Professionally and authentically represent the company and its brands, ensuring a positive employer brand presence in the market.
• Lead the EMEAI Campus Programme from start to finish by partnering with hiring managers to deliver meaningful intern experiences, coordinating student placements, and delivering intern onboarding, workshops and engagement events.
• Identify opportunities to improve our employer value proposition externally including talent acquisition materials, brand positioning on career sites, and other means of presenting Authentic to candidates.
• Support global Talent Acquisition system improvements, including our ATS (Greenhouse), scheduling tools, onboarding platform, etc.
• Use internal global tools, and partner with the Total Rewards and Compensation function, to provide market benchmarking and salary analysis to support hiring decisions.
• Partner with the SVP, People and Talent – International on organisational structure and development, providing insight into team structures, role responsibilities, employee experience and capabilities to inform organisational decisions, supported by job description development and compensation benchmarking.
• Ensure compliance and governance across Talent Acquisition processes, maintaining robust, consistent and well-documented procedures that align with regulatory requirements, internal policies and company standards.
• Manage the offer and contracting process from start to finish, ensuring offers accurately reflect agreed terms, benefits are appropriately packaged and all documentation and approvals are completed in a timely manner.
• Build effective partnerships with hiring managers and colleagues globally, sharing best practices and ensuring a consistent approach to Talent Acquisition.
• Other projects, as needed.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field; equivalent experience also considered.
• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience of working in both privately held and publicly listed companies is advantageous.
• Proven success hiring across corporate functions with lifestyle, fashion, or consumer brands is a plus.
• Proven experience partnering closely with internal People & Talent teams to support team growth and organisational development, including advising on the effective use of recruitment agencies.
• Strong track record managing complex and confidential searches with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience building strategic partnerships with business leaders and influencing hiring decisions.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking and other platforms/systems; experience with Greenhouse, LinkedIn enterprise recruiting, and similar platforms is a plus.
• Skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and negotiating offers across various roles and seniority levels.
• Ability to balance high-volume recruiting with targeted, specialised searches.
• Deep understanding of best practices in candidate experience, DEI hiring, and employment branding.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.
• Occasional travel may be required to support in-person events or onsite hiring needs.