Talent Partner

Jellycat is a privately owned design-led, gift brand headquartered in London. We create innovative luxurious products in the soft toy, accessory, baby and book categories that are loved around the world. We have an established and growing global customer base and we work with our partners to maximize the potential and reach of Jellycat throughout, sharing joy as we go!

As we continue to grow throughout North America, we continue to develop and improve the presence and awareness of our brand.

The Talent Partner role sits within the HR team and reports into the Director of Human Resources. The Talent Partner will have responsibility for ensuring Jellycat attracts and sources the right talent to support the business in North America during a period of hyper-growth. They will collaborate with hiring managers to effectively manage the end-to-end recruitment process while providing an exceptional candidate experience.

This position will be remote, but must be within a commutable distance to New York City.

You'll be:

• Working cross functionally with North American leadership and the UK recruiting team to create and implement Jellycat’s recruitment strategy.
• Partnering with key stakeholders to understand resource needs and advise on appropriate talent solutions (permanent and temporary).
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, supporting hiring managers to attract the right talent to the business.
• Taking detailed job briefs, reviewing and updating job descriptions and advising managers on the appropriate recruitment and selection strategies.
• Owning the whole candidate journey and experience.
• The point of contact for recruitment agencies and regular review of service and fees.
• Effectively using the Applicant Tracking System.
• Managing job boards and social channels (LinkedIn and Glassdoor).
• Participating in interviews and advise on candidate evaluation, determining appropriate shortlisting criteria.
• Administrating and promoting the employee referral program.
• Supporting the People Team with long-term project work as required.
• Providing regular analysis and reports to the NA leadership team on the number and status of vacancies.
• Incorporating and infusing Jellycat core values throughout the hiring process.
  
  

You'll have:

• Proven external and internal recruitment experience.
• At least 2 years experience recuriting positions nationwide.
• Good working knowledge of relevant North America Employment Law.
• Previous experience of working with and ATS / HR systems and MS Office.
• Has a personable and efficient manner that reflects the ethos of the brand.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
• A genuine team player who is flexible, positive, and enjoys building professional relationships.
  
  

Our Perks & Benefits:

• Discretionary Bonus - All employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on the success of the company.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Benefits - Jellycat offers medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (along with a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution), dental coverage through Delta Dental of MN as well as vision coverage through DeltaVision. Jellycat also offers company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and the opportunity to elect additional voluntary life insurance.
• Safe Harbor Employer Contributions - Upon eligibility, Jellycat contributes 3% to the 401k investment account independent of the employees' elections for individual contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Jellycat offers up to 30 days of combined vacation and sick time at the start of each calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program - Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program.
• Summer Fridays - During the months of July and August, Jellycat hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm and Fridays, 8 am to 12 pm, also referred to as “Summer Fridays”.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer