Talent Acquisition Role - Luxury Hospitality & Retail

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to lead strategic hiring initiatives for the Luxury Hospitality and Retail sectors across the EMEA region. Based in our Gurgaon office, you will serve as a key partner to international business leaders, translating complex organizational goals into high-impact talent strategies. Your day-to-day will involve navigating the nuances of global luxury markets, managing high-touch stakeholder relationships, and curating an elite pipeline of candidates who embody the sophistication and service excellence required by our brand. By driving end-to-end recruitment cycles for senior-level roles, you will directly influence the quality of our global workforce and ensure our competitive edge in the premium consumer landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for EMEA-based luxury retail and hospitality roles to ensure a consistent flow of top-tier industry talent.

- Partner closely with global department heads to identify critical skill gaps and align recruitment efforts with long-term business expansion objectives.

- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from initial talent mapping and executive headhunting to offer negotiation, ensuring a seamless experience for both hiring managers and candidates.

- Cultivate a robust network of passive candidates within the luxury sector to maintain a proactive pipeline for niche and leadership positions.

- Implement data-driven reporting to track recruitment metrics, providing actionable insights to leadership regarding market trends and talent availability in the EMEA region.

- Champion the employer brand by delivering a high-touch, personalized candidate experience that reflects the prestige and values of our luxury portfolio.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, multi-country recruitment mandates within the luxury retail or hospitality sectors, with a deep understanding of EMEA market dynamics.

- Exceptional stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to advise and influence senior leadership on talent acquisition strategies and market realities.

- Proven track record in headhunting and sourcing senior-level talent, utilizing advanced networking techniques to engage high-profile professionals.

- Strong analytical mindset, capable of interpreting recruitment data to refine sourcing strategies and improve time-to-hire and quality-of-hire metrics.

- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, essential for maintaining the high standards of professionalism expected in the luxury industry.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment in Gurgaon, balancing international time zones and cross-cultural collaboration effectively.

- A minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, ideally supported by a post-graduate degree in Human Resources or a related management field.