Talent Partner - #1713397

Company Description

Depop is the community-powered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable secondhand fashion. With a community of over 35 million users, Depop is on a mission to make fashion circular, redefining fashion consumption. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Manchester, and in 2021 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy. Find out more at www.depop.com

Our mission is to make fashion circular and to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they’re from. Just as our platform connects people globally, we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences, knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status. We’re continuously evolving our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and are open to accommodating any needs you might have.

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Team Overview

The People, Culture and Impact (PCI) team’s mission is to deliver a mission-driven experience that empowers the People of Depop to do their best work. As Depop continues its path to profitability and executes on its growth strategy, the team is shaping a people strategy which will underpin this growth. The strategy (and the operations that underpin it) will ensure that Depop can grow scalably by building a culture of high performance and excellence, evolving organisational effectiveness and efficiency, and providing meaningful growth for our people. All the while, keeping the ‘uniquely Depop’ employee experience at the centre.

Role

In this role, you will play a critical part in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent while acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders. You will execute sourcing strategies, enhance the candidate experience, and contribute to building a strong employer brand.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and our Strategic People Partners to understand talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing out offers.
• Assume a proactive role as a DEI Champion, elevating diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our hiring processes.
• Implement proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates through networking, social media, and other channels.
• Act as a talent advisor, providing market insights and best practices to hiring teams and the wider People, Culture & Impact team.
• Collaborate closely with the People team to ensure seamless onboarding and contribute insights to the broader People agenda.
• Build strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Foster an outstanding candidate experience by ensuring a seamless and engaging recruitment process.
• Partner with our Data Analyst to harness recruitment metrics and analytics to measure strategy effectiveness, identify trends, and facilitate data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.
• Cultivate relationships with potential talent, expanding your network and showcasing the company brand through compelling communication and storytelling.
• Contribute to Talent and People team projects and initiatives, as well as participation in cross-functional squads, to support strategic priorities.
  
  

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in hiring for Software Engineering & Data teams and partnering with stakeholders in this space
• Proven track record of full-cycle recruiting, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth Tech business.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence leaders on hiring decisions.
• Strong experience with sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other talent tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using applicant tracking systems (preferably Workday) and recruitment analytics.
• Experience in using this data to influence hiring decisions and process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering a high level of service to candidates and stakeholders.
• Passion for and experience of executing diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices.
  
  

Additional Information

Health + Mental Wellbeing

• PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa
• Subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space
• Cycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute Initiative
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signposting
  
  

Work/Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days
• 1 company-wide day off per quarter
• Impact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteering
• Fully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.
• Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options *role dependant
• All offices are dog-friendly
• Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countries
  
  

Family Life

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employees
• IVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leave
  
  

Learn + Grow:

• Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and more
• Mentorship and programmes to upskill employees
  
  

Your Future

• Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)
• Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earnings
  
  

Depop Extras

• Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.
• Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!