Talent Acquisition Manager

Role & responsibility

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Lead will play a pivotal role in recruiting and on boarding the best talent across India for both sales and non-sales roles. The role involves full-cycle recruitment responsibilities, from sourcing and attracting candidates to closing the best talent while ensuring a great candidate experience. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in the footwear or retail industry and understand the dynamics of hiring for sales teams across various regions and non-sales roles in corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Strategy Development:

Collaborate with departmental managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements for both sales and non-sales positions.

Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies tailored for the considering regional challenges and workforce requirements.

Talent Sourcing:

Source candidates through a variety of channels, including job portals, social media, recruitment agencies, employee reference, campus drives, and industry networks.

Build a talent pipeline for future hiring needs across sales and non-sales functions.

Candidate Screening & Assessment:

Conduct initial screening, interviews, and assessments to shortlist candidates based on skill sets, experience, and cultural fit.

Facilitate interview processes, ensuring timely feedback and decisions from hiring managers.

Candidate Experience:

Ensure a seamless recruitment process, maintaining a positive experience for all candidates from initial engagement to on boarding.

Offer Management & Negotiation:

Manage the offer process including salary negotiations, offer roll-outs, and on boarding coordination.

Data & Reporting:

Track and report key recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and offer acceptance rates.

Use data-driven insights to improve recruitment processes and strategies.

Compliance & Best Practices:

Ensure recruitment processes comply with labor laws and internal policies.

Keep up to date with industry best practices and apply them to improve recruitment effectiveness.

Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Background:

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

6-10 years of experience in talent acquisition

Proven experience in recruiting for sales and non-sales roles across regions.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in MS Office.

Strong knowledge of recruitment marketing and talent sourcing techniques.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under tight timelines.

Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.es

Preferred candidate profile

Perks and benefits