WHO WE ARE

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. 

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion. 

In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across all Australian states and New Zealand, with plans for continued future growth. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our customers.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE

JD Sports is on the lookout for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner (People Talent Consultant) to join our high-energy Talent team.

This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume retail recruitment, can manage competing priorities with confidence, and knows how to build strong partnerships across the business.

You’ll support a dynamic portfolio across Retail, partnering with stakeholders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes. From new store openings to peak trade hiring, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we have the right talent in place to keep our business moving at pace.

If you’re someone who can move at pace, pivot quickly and stay one step ahead, this is your opportunity to make real impact in a global growth brand and take your next step in retail recruitment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Own end-to-end recruitment across a portfolio of retail stores, managing high-volume hiring with pace and precision

• Deliver against key hiring KPIs including time-to-fill, quality of hire and candidate experience

• Build strong, credible partnerships with Area Managers and Store Leaders across the network

• Proactively source, engage and build pipeline talent for both immediate and future hiring needs, particularly for hard-to-fill roles

• Manage hiring for new store openings across your portfolio and peak trade, ensuring delivery against tight timelines

• Manage multiple roles at once, prioritising effectively in a fast-moving retail environment

• Act as a true partner to the business, not just filling roles, but influencing better hiring outcomes and thinking strategically

• Support or lead Talent Acquisition projects focused on continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency

• Assist with recruitment reporting and analytics to track performance and inform decision‑making

• Help optimise ATS workflows and champion best‑practice recruitment across the team.

• Support and enhance our employer brand, ensuring JD energy comes through in all candidate touchpoints

WHO YOU ARE

• A driven recruiter with experience in high-volume or retail hiring

• Comfortable working to KPIs and delivering results in a performance-led environment

• Strong relationship builder — able to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple roles and shifting priorities

• Proactive and solutions-focused, always thinking one step ahead

• Comfortable using data and insights to guide decisions

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Monthly culture committee events

• Central CBD location

• Pre-pay day lunches

• Birthday leave

• Competitive Salary

• One month paid parental leave

• Referral bonus scheme

• Training and development to evolve and shape your career

• Treat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program  

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.