Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager

Roles and Responsibilities :

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  Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle (sourcing to onboarding) for critical and mid-level retail roles.
• Drive hiring for retail positions such as Sales Executives, Store Managers, Cluster Managers, and support roles.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, referrals, walk-ins, and campus hiring.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for ongoing and future requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and deliver timely closures.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Talent Acquisition Executives/Recruiters.
• Allocate hiring requisitions and monitor individual/team performance against KPIs and hiring targets.
• Track recruitment metrics and generate reports on time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and hiring effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and recruitment best practices.
• Support employer branding initiatives and participate in hiring events, job fairs, and retail hiring campaigns.

Job Requirements :

• 5 to 9 years of experience in core Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
• Masters Degree (MBA/PGDM in HR or related field) is preferred .
• Mandatory experience in retail hiring (preferably in large retail chains, FMCG retail, jewelry, or lifestyle sectors).
• Proven experience in team handling along with direct hiring responsibility.
• Strong understanding of retail recruitment lifecycle and bulk hiring.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume hiring within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ATS tools and job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment..