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Talent Specialist
Talent Specialist – European Talent Team
Location: Hybrid (Bristol office), UK
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever. Our gear helps customers make every adventure extraordinary—while you shape a world-class workplace that supports team success and growth.
About the Role
The Talent Specialist plays a vital role within YETI’s European Talent team, serving as the frontline partner for managers and employees in the UK while embedding best practices across EMEA. This role blends employee advocacy, manager coaching, recruitment support, and operational execution, acting as a strategic compliance, engagement, and experience resource.
You’ll combine analytical judgment with hands-on support, ensuring risks are identified early, processes run smoothly, and both employees and candidates receive a consistent, outstanding experience.
What You’ll Do
Manager & Employee Advisory
- Deliver daily Talent support to managers across levels (e.g., executive, team lead, individual contributor) including guidance on:
- Performance feedback conversations
- Employee engagement and challenge escalation
- Serve as the primary Talent contact for employees, resolving common concerns independently with clarity and empathy
- Build confidence through trust-based relationships, fostering a consistent Talent culture in assigned teams
Employee Relations Support
- Handle and escalate employee relations matters with sound policy interpretation, including:
- Discreet issue intake
- Clear documentation of investigations
- Structured escalation to Talent Business Partners (TBPs)/senior leadership
- Spot trends that may impact retention or morale, projecting them to senior Talent [teams](#other support here) to help with proactive interventions
- Ensure all actions align with UK employment law, GDPR standards, and YETI policies
Recruitment & Hiring Partnership
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition (TA) to support recruitment for UK and broader EMEA roles
- Coordinate logistics seamlessly on behalf of hiring managers:
- Candidate communication timelines
- Interview scheduling/tech prep
- Best-practice candidate engagement
- Develop talent pipelines through prepared research, alternative sourcing, and role-specific insights
- Deploy recruiting process frameworks in peak hiring periods
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Talent Process Execution
- Lead execution of annual/cyclic programs (e.g., performance reviews, engagement surveys, onboarding)
- Drive manager compliance and participation via:
- Data-fueled workflow tracking
- Reminders and Q&A support
- Follow-up operations reports
- Identify process gaps and propose improvements to enhance completion rates
Onboarding & Employee Experience
- Design and deliver smooth, engaging new-hire onboarding, liaising with HR Operations
- Ensure compliance and inclusivity in onboarding readiness materials
- Continuously solicit feedback and adapt experiences to reflect YETI’s adventurous culture
Data & Analytics
- Maintain and scrutinize Talent datasets to identify trends (e.g., attrition, performance perceptions, hiring pipeline bottlenecks)
- Prepare insights for senior leadership target with clear recommendations for decisions
- Use data to futuresight internal processes, supporting workforce effectiveness
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with HR Operations and Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure consistent policy, training, and communication
- Represent Talent processes in regional projects, ensuring scalability through engagement principles
- Leverage subject-matter expertise to advise procedures that improve HR tech, documentation, and automation
Compliance & Process Excellence
- Document all Talent incidents and activity via HRIS/recruiting platforms
- Monitor compliance with UK benefits regulations, GDPR protections, and company-wide policies
- Drive self-service, improve efficiency, and empower teams to aid independently
Requirements & Qualifications
Core Criteria
- 2+ years in HR, Talent Acquisition (TA), or Employee Relations—with cross-functional experience (combining generalist HR + specialist TA preferred)
- Hands-on experience supporting managers directly in a fast-paced, remote/hybrid setting (UK/EMEA experience helpful)
- Knowledge of avoidance principles around high-risk employee relations (grievances, discrimination, terminations)
- Strong recruitment cycles (sourcing, interviewing, collaboration with hiring managers)
- Experience with HR systems and talent acquisition tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, Workday)
- Acute attention to organization and filing combined with confidentiality integrity
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Essential Behaviours
- Decisive judgment: Ability to know when to act autonomously vs. escalate
- Curious, progressive: Quick learner who proactively shares ideas to improve organisation
- Collaborative listener: Builds credibility among peers while negotiating pragmatic solutions
- Discretion: Handles sensitive data with transparency and care
- Flexibility: Adaptable to tight deadlines in peak hiring periods and project-driven initiatives
Hybrid Work Schedule
- Must be able to perform duties from YETI’s Bristol office with regular in-office presence/labs
Legal Compliance
- Must currently have the legal right to work in the UK
Why This Role Thrives Here
Embrace the thrill of role diversity coupled with a purposeful team at YETI. You’ll combine big-picture impact and deep client (employee/manager) advocacy, underpinned by the energy and passion of a company at the forefront of adventure-inspired workplaces.
Benefits & Culture
Discover our world-class benefits here:
Your well-being fuels our mission to Keep the Wild WILD—yours included. YETI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion, celebrating qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
（「Read about our commitment to DE&I at YETI’s ESG website.）
Questions? We welcome applicants with diverse perspectives who bring creativity to solving Talent challenges. Apply now and let’s ensure your next role helps you make a difference in the lives of employees and adventurers alike.
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