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Jo Barr

Collaborator · DISC type si
General Manager- Global Talent Acquisition at Cotton On Group
📍 Australia

As General Manager of Global Talent Acquisition for Cotton On Group, Jo leads recruitment for the global fashion retailer. A graduate of Brunel University of London, she has extensive experience in talent strategy. People who have worked with her consistently describe her as energetic, enthusiastic, charismatic, and dynamic, with a talent for identifying strong candidates.

Jo is passionate about making a positive difference and finds fulfillment in her companys philanthropic efforts through the Cotton On Foundation. She frequently celebrates team achievements and reward trips, indicating that she is personally driven by seeing her colleagues happy and thriving, an experience she says "really fills my cup. "

She has been described by multiple colleagues as having "boundless energy" and enthusiasm for her work and team.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
General Manager- Global Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Senior
Location
Australia
Personality Overview

How Jo shows up

Consensus Builder
Appreciative
Fair-minded

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Jo cares about

Global Talent Strategy
Leads recruitment for eight brands across 22 countries, focusing on building talent pools to support the company's significant international growth and future-proofing its workforce.
Employee Engagement
Her social media posts frequently celebrate team reward trips and employee happiness, showing a deep personal investment in creating a positive and fulfilling work experience.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
General Manager- Global Talent Acquisition
Cotton On Group
2-2023 - 11-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition
MECCA Brands
9-2021 - 2-2023
Head of Group Talent- Cotton On Group
Cotton On Group
12-2020 - 9-2021
Head of People and Performance- Geelong Support Centre
Cotton On Group
7-2018 - 11-2020
Global Head of Careers
Cotton On Group
In the press

Media appearances

Global Talent Quest. Featured in Cotton On Group – Newsroom
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How Cotton On Group recruited 4,500 staff in 3 weeks. Featured in RagTrader
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Education
2000 - 2003
2.1 honors
Brunel University of London
1993 - 2000
A Levels
Bishop Gore School, Swansea
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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