Trainee, Talent Acquisition

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

Role Summary: 

The mandate for this position is to design research strategies for all positions, identify talent pools & screen candidates. In this role, you will work closely with Recruiters on an assignment basis. This role is essential to the team and applicants must be able to thrive in a high pressure, fast moving, and evolving environment. Shifts can vary based on organizational needs.

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in any stream is a must (Master's Degree is desirable)

• Build Morale and spirit of the team, shares wins and success, encourages or contributes to open dialogue, empowers others to own their work

• The position is achievement oriented and requires resourcefulness to meet service delivery goals

• Ability to communicate effectively, can be both direct as well as diplomatic in approach and can gain trust quickly

• Puts the needs of internal and external customers first and acts with customers in mind. Great networking and relationship management with a variety of internal customers as well as external customers

• Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas you have

• Minimum of 0-1 years of prior research/sourcing experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external Candidates

• Must be tech savvy; proficient in Word, Excel, Applicant Tracking Systems and CRM's with the ability to learn additional programs as needed

Role Description:

• Supports team by locating candidate profiles for specified roles

• Actively drives the research process by developing creative strategies using social media outlets and job search engines

• Screens applicants based on the Job Description provided

• Research/communicates to the team updates on relevant market industry news

• Establishes working relationships with internal and external partners

• Assists on special projects for increased census/business needs throughout the year

• Develops case studies on difficult to fill positions and makes appropriate recommendations

• Trains/mentors junior team members on sourcing strategies and research techniques

• Proactively explore options for improvement and introduce new initiatives to identify and develop solutions

• Responsible for compliance with respect to statutory laws and for all periodic audits (internal and external)

Your Life and Career at Saks Global: 

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)