Talent Specialist - Retail (Temp - Fixed Term Contract)

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

We're on the lookout for a passionate, proactive, and people-focused Talent Specialist to join our Retail Recruitment team on a Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract (Temporary Assignment) to support our busy seasonal period! You'll support retail hiring across our store network while providing key recruitment operations support, including talent pipelines, offer letters, ATS support, and recruitment administration. Working closely with store leaders, you'll help deliver a seamless candidate experience and keep our hiring processes running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support end-to-end hiring activities for new store openings, including talent sourcing, interview scheduling, assessment centres, offer management, and onboarding readiness.
• Support with organising, and executing high-volume assessment centres and hiring events, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates, interviewers, and business leaders.
• Partner with Retail Leadership to develop hiring timelines and workforce plans that support successful new store launches and seasonal hiring peaks.
• Manage event logistics, including venue coordination, candidate communications, interview schedules, hiring materials, and day-of event execution.
• Support large-scale seasonal recruitment campaigns by building talent pipelines, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and tracking hiring progress against targets.
• Monitor new store opening and seasonal hiring metrics, providing regular updates and identifying risks to ensure hiring goals are achieved on time.
• Act as a key point of contact for candidates and hiring teams throughout assessment centres, hiring events, and mass recruitment initiatives.
• Collaborate with recruiters, store leaders, and cross-functional partners to deliver an efficient and engaging recruitment experience during periods of rapid growth.

Qualifications 

• 1-2+ years of recruiting, coordination, talent acquisition, HR, retail operations, or customer-focused experience (agency or in-house experience preferred).
• Exposure to retail hiring, customer-facing environments, or supporting recruitment activities is highly valued.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, tasks, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Greenhouse is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, social media, or other sourcing tools is preferred.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset.
• Friendly, professional communicator who enjoys building relationships and creating a positive candidate experience.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Operations, or Human Resources.
• Strong computer skills across Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Aligns with and embodies ALO's Guiding Principles

We’re passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development. Together, we’ll continue to evolve our brand’s success while supporting the growth of your career.

To support the needs of the business and our teams, this role requires a flexible approach to availability, including working a rotating roster across peak trading periods and weekends.

We value diversity and inclusion and are proud to champion a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and celebrated.

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