Manager - Talent Acquisition

Objective:

This position is responsible for leading and executing recruitment strategies to attract, assess, and onboard high-quality talent across multiple brands and departments. This role oversees mid- to senior-level hiring, supports strategic workforce planning, enhances employer branding, and ensures a seamless candidate and onboarding experience in alignment with the company’s growth goals.

Key Responsibility:

Strategic Workforce Planning & Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end hiring for mid to senior-level positions across functional areas and geographies.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and department heads to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
• Drive timely closure of open positions within approved timelines and budget parameters.

Talent Sourcing & Headhunting

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, job boards, recruitment agencies, and talent pipelines.
• Oversee headhunting and passive candidate outreach for critical and niche roles.
• Engage in talent mapping and market benchmarking for key leadership positions.

Onboarding & Induction Excellence

• Manage pre-onboarding activities including offer letters, documentation, background verification, and coordination with relevant teams.
• Deliver structured induction programs in partnership with L&D, ensuring cultural integration and early productivity of new hires.
• Monitor onboarding effectiveness and support early-stage engagement initiatives to reduce attrition risk.

4. Recruitment Operations & Compliance

• Utilize ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to maintain accurate hiring records, reports, and workflows.
• Track key recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source mix, and offer acceptance rates.
• Ensure compliance with internal hiring policies, audit standards, and employment laws.

5. Employer Branding & Talent Acquisition Projects

• Support employer branding initiatives through digital campaigns, career fairs, campus recruitment, and employee referral programs.
• Drive talent acquisition projects such as process enhancements, diversity hiring, and automation initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and implement best practices to elevate hiring performance.

Desired Experience:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong track record in leading end-to-end recruitment preferably in the retail sector.
• Proficient in recruitment technologies including ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and HR analytics.
• Experience managing teams and cross-functional hiring initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; MBA or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) preferred.