Talent Acquisition Associate - Retail

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for existing European boutiques to ensure team continuity and service quality
• Define hiring needs with managers, including operational constraints, language requirements, and availability
• Deploy continuous sourcing strategies through job postings, direct approach, and talent pools
• Conduct structured pre-qualifications and interviews focusing on soft skills and objective criteria
• Manage recruitment pipelines daily, ensuring rigorous follow-up and reduced time-to-hire
• Guarantee an impeccable candidate experience and maintain a consistent brand image for the Maison
• Implement and maintain recruitment standards, including evaluation criteria and feedback formats
• Ensure data quality within the ATS for reliable reporting and tracking

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recruitment experience (including internships or apprenticeships)
• Proven experience recruiting operational profiles in retail, hospitality, or high-volume environments
• Professional proficiency in English (required for frequent interviews)
• Strong sense of execution with high reactivity, rigor, and autonomy
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with managers to clarify needs and drive decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically related to new store openings
• Proficiency in additional languages

Benefits

• On-site work experience in our newly renovated Paris headquarters (2nd arrondissement)
• ClassPass subscription for sports and wellness
• Access to childcare networks (People and Baby / Les Petits Chaperons Rouges)
• 25 days of annual leave plus 10.5 RTT days
• Health insurance (Alan) covered at 60%
• 50% reimbursement of public transport or sustainable mobility allowance
• Meal vouchers (Ticket Restaurant) valued at €10 per day

About the Company

Founded in 2016, Polène is a French leather goods house distinguished by its excellent craftsmanship, creating timeless pieces with organic designs inspired by nature. As we undergo international expansion, we are growing our team of passionate professionals to deliver excellence across our global boutiques and our Paris headquarters.