Talent Acquisition & Engagement Assistant
Who We Are:
At Life Style Sports, we’re redefining what it means to be a sports retailer!
Proudly Irish-owned and Ireland’s leading sports destination, we empower the Stylised Athlete through bold innovation and unforgettable experiences. From our Brand Centre in Dublin to our carbon-neutral warehouse, everything we do is built to make an impact.
With 39 stores, a thriving eCommerce presence, and a passionate team of over 650, we deliver the best from the world’s top sports brands every day.
But we’re more than just products — we’re about people.
Guided by our Brand values of Social, Inspirational, and Fearless, we create strong connections with our customers and foster a vibrant, inclusive culture for our team.
We’re proud to have been recognised as the #1 sports retailer on the Sunday Independent’s Best Employers list in both 2023 and 2024. We’re breaking barriers and setting new standards for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our positive Gender Pay Gap report showcases the strength of our diverse and talented team, and we’re especially proud of the outstanding contributions of the incredible women across our stores and Brand Centre.
Ready to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and shape the future of sports retail? Join our EPIC team today and let’s change the game together!
Role Summary:
As a Talent Acquisition & Engagement Assistant you will support the T&E Team with the recruitment and employee engagement across the Brand.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of hiring processes, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
Your focus will be on attracting high-quality candidates, coordinating recruitment activities, and supporting engagement strategies that drive retention and performance.
You will work closely with hiring managers and the T&E team to meet HR KPIs, ensure compliance with company standards, and deliver a positive candidate and employee experience.
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders through clear, consistent, and professional communication will be key to your success in this role.
Role Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition
* Responsible for providing best in class candidate experience throughout the recruitment & the onboarding process.
* Support with the execution of the LSS resourcing plan ensuring business capability is maintained, and delivery of business objectives are achieved through timely and suitable appointment of talent
* Partner with our leadership teams to identify, attract and hire the best candidates for the Brand
* Consistently grow the candidate pipeline, filling it with high caliber candidates through multiple sourcing channels
* Leverage various resources to source qualified candidates using job boards, social networks, associations, universities, formal/informal networks etc.
* Update and compile benchmark based on knowledge of market, as well as industry trends
* Assist in compiling reports, make recommendations on continuous improvement efforts, track effectiveness of sourcing methods
* Devise innovative ways of sourcing talent
* Work with hiring managers to prepare for and facilitate interviews and feedback provision – act as a trusted advisor and guide on ways of working and recruitment guidelines, and provide expertise where required
* Maintain and update applicant tracking system
* Prepare contracts and offer documentation ensuring compliance with internal process
* Liaise with recruitment agencies and external partners as needed
* Support T&E Manager to set recruitment KPIs, report on these regularly and recommend initiatives to address any issues.
Employer Branding & Engagement
* Ensure LSS is positively represented on key talent attraction social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Indeed among others
* Manage the candidate experience through the recruitment lifecycle to a high standard of customer excellence.
* You will bring consistency in online posting by bringing fresh ideas for engagement initiatives and own the Brand internal engagement calendar
* Support the Retail Operations Team by driving talent acquisition, engagement and training in stores
Learning & Development
* Keeping up to date with product launching and updating the L&D Platform to drive product knowledge within the Store Teams
* Own and action the Onboarding Tracker
* Support the scheduling of onboarding meetings
* Champion our values and Brand culture
* Support the T&E Team with training of store teams from onboarding to bespoke training sessions
Key Requirements:
* Third level qualification in HR or a Business-related discipline
* CIPD qualified or working towards same
* 1 year experience in Recruitment or HR generalist role
* Experience of working in a variety of sectors; retail preferable
* High standard of computing skills including Microsoft Office
About you:
* Excellent communication skills resulting in strong relationships with all stakeholders.
* Displays a commitment to results using planning and organisational skills.
* When faced with challenging issues, demonstrates the ability to problem solve and suggest recommendations.
* Strong admin skills and exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work.
* Ability to multitask and prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
* Passionate about People and Sports Retail Culture
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