Job Description

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at AS Watson Europe, you will report directly to the Talent Acquisition Partner and operate as a stand-alone expert, delivering a comprehensive recruitment service for corporate roles across Europe. This role will play a key part in embedding a new recruitment process, requiring collaboration across countries, including offices in U.K. , Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The position is based in Battersea, London, for three days a week, with occasional travel to other locations.

A typical day in this role includes:

Supporting the Talent Acquisition Team in achieving recruitment goals by managing end-to-end recruitment for corporate roles across various functions and European locations. Partnering closely with regional and functional leaders to align on recruitment needs and ensure effective implementation of the new recruitment process. Advertising vacancies using appropriate external job boards, internal platforms, and other targeted channels within European regions. Proactively sourcing candidates through direct search methods, effectively representing and promoting the AS Watson brand as an ambassador. Conducting candidate shortlisting, telephone screening, and facilitating video and in person interviews. Coordinating interviews and assessment centres, managing scheduling and candidate communication. Ensuring all roles are accurately tracked and updated within the applicant tracking system, supporting effective reporting and analytics. Working collaboratively to optimise time-to-hire, ensuring the recruitment process is adhered to and KPIs are achieved. Supporting the Talent Acquisition Partner and Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with budget management and delivering an innovative, cost-efficient attraction strategy. Facilitating onboarding processes by ensuring timely and accurate transfer of new starter information. Actively contributing to the successful adoption and embedding of the new recruitment processes through training, guidance, and continuous feedback. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with universities and external talent networks to enhance employer branding, attract emerging talent, and support long-term recruitment strategies.

This role would be a good fit for you if you have:

Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing recruitment processes across a complex, multi-market environment. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across regions and cultures. A passion for delivering exceptional service and a customer-centric approach. Willingness to travel across Europe to support local recruitment needs and foster collaboration.

What you'll need:

Proven experience in recruitment within an in-house or agency environment, with a strong understanding of end-to-end talent acquisition processes. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously. Proactive and confident candidate outreach skills, with excellent communication abilities. Experience in leading or supporting recruitment projects, particularly in implementing and embedding new processes.

What you'll get from us:

Competitive salary, benefits, and bonus scheme. Discounts for you and your family from some our much-loved retailers, including Superdrug and The Perfume Shop. Interest free season ticket and personal loans. Excellent refer-a-friend scheme with up to 2000 up for grabs! Free financial and mortgage advice from some of our partners. A fantastic learning and development offering to explore. Lots of opportunities to get involved in wellbeing initiatives to support your physical and mental health.

Join AS Watson Europe and be part of an exciting journey as we build and strengthen our talent acquisition capabilities, bringing the best corporate professionals on board!