Universal Store
From our humble beginnings as a suburban unisex clothing store in 1999, we've grown to more than 100 stores nationally and now deliver the latest in apparel to customers around the world through our thriving online store. Our team carefully curates a mix of local and international labels, working collaboratively to develop exclusive styles and collections that give our customers head-to-toe outfitting options for every occasion.
Today, we're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's leading youth-fashion retailers. We've built and grown brands such as Neovision, Common Need, Luck & Trouble, and Worship, and we continue to partner with global favourites including Lee, Wrangler, AS Colour, Calvin Klein, Stussy and Abrand. As our business has expanded, we've welcomed the Perfect Stranger and Thrills Co brands into our portfolio, allowing us to offer an even broader range of fits, styles and pieces that reflect the diversity of our customer base.
The Role:
Our Human Resources team is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support the continued growth of our business. As an experienced recruiter with a strong background in retail operations, you will take ownership of end-to-end talent acquisition for our Support Office and Distribution Centre and play a key role in ensuring we attract and retain high-quality talent.
You will work closely with leaders across the business, from Executives to Area Managers, providing expert advice on recruitment strategy and championing best practice processes that strengthen the Universal Store employer brand. With a dynamic workforce and multiple hiring needs, you will build strong relationships, navigate competing priorities and confidently guide stakeholders towards effective hiring and retention outcomes.
This Support Office based role offers the opportunity to influence recruitment strategy at scale, support ongoing growth and contribute to the development and upskilling of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver end-to-end talent acquisition services to support the growth of a high-performing workforce.
- Source, screen and interview candidates across a range of roles, ensuring strong alignment with business needs.
- Use a variety of recruitment platforms and tools to attract high quality talent.
- Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Shape and evolve a forward-thinking recruitment strategy that aligns with current and future business priorities.
- Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to create tailored talent solutions that support organisational objectives.
- Lead values based attraction initiatives, using data and insights to enhance hiring outcomes.
- Provide expert recruitment advice through reports, briefings and strategic recommendations.
What We're Looking For:
- 3-5 years' experience in internal recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, analysing, and supporting the onboarding process.
- You will have previous experience in retail or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods recruitment from an internal recruitment position.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Experience in using a cloud-based HCM/HRIS such as Dayforce, Employment Hero, Workday etc.
- An analytical and strategic understanding of the challenges facing the recruitment landscape.
What We Offer:
- A vibrant, collaborative workplace culture with a supportive and growth-driven leadership team
- Hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility to work from home and our Support Office
- A modern, purpose-built Support Office with generous facilities and free on-site parking
- Exclusive staff discounts across our brands, plus access to partner deals and offers through Flare
- Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options
- Paid parental leave
- Wellbeing support through Sonder and regular wellness initiatives
- Regular social events and team activities
If you are a naturally strategic recruiter who is passionate about influencing meaningful change and shaping the future of our workforce, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of an amazing company that is growing, evolving and investing in its people.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual outcomes to all applicants. We appreciate your understanding.
