Talent Acquisition Specialist - New Zealand

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more. 

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, while being a trusted business advisor to our hiring managers, advising on best practice and industry trends. You will play a critical role in championing our employer brand and value proposition to the market and have the exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact through developing and executing recruitment strategies and process improvement initiatives.

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, you will, manage our entire New Zealand portfolio across all our retail and optical brands.

This role is perfect for a strong recruiter who is self-motivated and can effectively work autonomously as you will predominantly be working remotely, however, you will attend our Henderson office on a weekly basis and conduct store visits to connect with your stakeholders, so the ability to travel is required.

Requirements for Success

• Partner with Hiring Managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment process for our New Zealand retail network
• Owning and managing the full life cycle including sourcing, screening, reference checking, hiring and onboarding
• Use market insights and data to advise stakeholders and inform recruitment/go to market strategies
• Support, coach and mentor hiring managers through the recruitment process
• Providing an exceptional level of customer experience to all stakeholders and candidates
• Building talent pools and candidate pipelines through market mapping, head hunting and networking
• Deliver on specific Talent Acquisition projects, such as, employer branding, streamlining recruitment process and hiring manager skills training
• Ensure a high level of operational excellence through ATS activity and data being up to date
• Adhere and achieve Talent Acquisition SLAs and KPIs

Skills & Experience

• At least 2-3 years of agency or in house recruitment experience is required
• Experience recruiting or working in retail is strongly preferred
• Self-motivated and feels comfortable working autonomously, but does enjoy working as part of a team
• Strong stakeholder management experience, who feels confident challenging and influencing
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and feels comfortable managing a high volume of tasks with competing deadlines
• High level attention to detail
• Creative thinker, who enjoys tackling challenges through thinking outside of the box

Working at EssilorLuxottica

A career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day, you will enjoy:

• Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance and Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off to splurge across all our brands – Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank
• Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year.
• Local and global volunteering opportunities through our charity partner OneSight, including OneSight volunteer leave and the ability to become a global ambassador.
• Wide range of local and international career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica family
• Holiday Club – 1 extra week of annual leave ( Totals 5 weeks of annual leave per year)

To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your cover letter and resume today.

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.