Job Description

Trainee, Talent Acquisition

Who We Are

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

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

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
• An amazing employee discount

Thank you for your interest in Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.