Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.’s uncompromising focus on human potential extends to its workforce. Nike Human Resources teams help attract, retain, and reward the world’s most innovative people by creating programs to help them thrive. They accelerate company growth as stewards of culture, organizational effectiveness, talent and change. The global Human Resources community includes experts in talent planning, talent acquisition, talent development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and more. Together, they develop a motivated, diverse and engaged global team.

Are you interested in helping craft the future of an evolving retail organization? Then this job is for you! Our Retail Recruitment team service almost 300 Nike & Converse stores across 24 countries in EMEA.  

Our Senior Retail Recruiters are based in our Key cities, and are the strategic business partner to both the local Field Leadership teams and local HR partners. 

In addition to identifying, sourcing and hiring the best candidates for positions throughout the Nike and Converse ecosystem you are to bring innovative ideas to improve the process of retail hiring. We are looking for a self-starter, who takes action and who is adept at influencing key partners and hiring leaders. Nike is constantly evolving and growing, so we are in need of someone who can adapt quickly to change and handle an ambiguous environment.  

What you will work on  

As a Senior Retail Recruiter, you’ll be responsible for hiring manager enablement and empowerment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a team of other retail territory field recruiters, you will be instrumental in bringing your expert knowledge of recruitment processes, keeping your finger on the pulse of the commercial performance of the retail business. You will spearhead projects within the Talent Solutions team, working cross functionally with a number of partners.  

Who you will work with  

You will report to the Retail TA Manager EMEA and be part of the regional retail recruiting team. The team sits in the newly formed Talent Solutions Organization (HR). On a regular basis, you are accountable for maintaining relationships with the Retail Directors & Managers within your territories, the field HR Business partners, and the internal HR operations teams including; People Solutions and Data Management.  

Qualifications – External  

WHAT YOU BRING  

Required:  

Experience working in retail recruitment for a commercial business 

Experience setting and implementing short, medium and long term recruitment strategies. 

Experience working as a trusted advisor and business partner to Field Leadership teams and HR 

Experience in data management to dive with your stakeholders on recruitment challenges and set the appropriate counter measures

Experience in competency-based interviewing 

Fluency in English and German Language 

Experience with hiring practices and policy in Germany 

Preferred:  

Track record of innovative sourcing, and building talent communities within unique functional abilities. 

interest or commercial acuity within the retail space. 

Confident in working through multiple priorities, across multiple countries. 

Robust understanding of your candidate market. 

Proven flexibility and adaptability while working in an ambiguous environment 

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.