Harrods Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Selective Retailing & Department Stores
- Posted
- Sept 30, 2026
About Harrods
Established in 1849, Harrods is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury department stores, distinguished by its Knightsbridge address, exceptional product selection and tradition of attentive service. As an employer, it brings together expertise across fashion, beauty, fine jewellery, food, hospitality, buying, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its environment combines British retail heritage with the evolving expectations of an international clientele, placing particular importance on product knowledge, discretion and operational precision. For professionals drawn to luxury retail, Harrods offers the opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised institution where commercial expertise and thoughtful customer service shape the experience of the brand.
Harrods Talent Acquisition Specialist role in Hammersmith, London. Build diverse talent pipelines and lead recruitment marketing campaigns.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Talent Partners and key stakeholders to design and deliver focused attraction strategies that strengthen pipelines and improve hiring outcomes
- Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines with strong candidate engagement across priority business areas
- Advance inclusive hiring practices by developing diverse talent pools and embedding diversity principles throughout all attraction activities
- Leverage data and recruitment intelligence to measure pipeline performance, refine conversion strategies, and optimize candidate engagement
- Contribute to a high-performing team environment through knowledge-sharing, process improvement, and consistent delivery excellence
- Demonstrate accountability and initiative in raising standards of recruitment delivery and outcome achievement
Qualifications
- Proven experience in proactive talent sourcing and talent pipelining
- Demonstrable expertise in designing and executing insight-led attraction campaigns
- Strong understanding of diverse talent markets and commitment to inclusive hiring practices
- Proficiency with LinkedIn Talent Solutions, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Talent Insights
- Track record of supporting diversity hiring initiatives and internal mobility programs
- Evidence of measurable recruitment outcomes and pipeline development success
Skills
Experience
Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition professional with a focus on proactive sourcing, talent pipelining, and high-impact attraction strategies. Demonstrated success in building diverse talent pools, supporting internal mobility initiatives, and delivering measurable recruitment outcomes. Experience with recruitment marketing, Employee Value Proposition (EVP) campaigns, and talent intelligence tools is essential.
Education
Not specified in source material; educational background in Human Resources, Business, or related field is typical for this role level.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
Culture
Harrods’ workplace culture is shaped by its heritage as an iconic British luxury retailer, with a strong emphasis on exceptional service, product expertise and meticulous attention to detail. Its dynamic, international environment brings together teams across retail, dining and specialist services, where collaboration and discretion are central to delivering a distinctive customer experience.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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