Recruitment Specialist

Sourcing, providing jobseeker information from various sources, handling the jobseeker details, coordinate with the candidates

Position: Talent Acquisition Head – Retail Brand (Non-IT Hiring)

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 10+ years in retail brand

Industry: Retail (Fashion, Apparel, FMCG, Luxury, or related)

Department: Human Resources (HR)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition Head to lead the recruitment function for our retail brand. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Non-IT hiring, particularly in retail, FMCG, or related industries. This role involves managing end-to-end recruitment, building talent pipelines, and ensuring the right talent acquisition strategies to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee bulk hiring and leadership hiring for retail stores, corporate functions, and supply chain roles.
• Optimize sourcing channels (job portals, employee referrals, social media, and recruitment agencies).

2. Recruitment Operations & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for store-level, regional, and corporate roles.
• Partner with business heads and HRBPs to identify hiring needs and workforce planning.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts with recruitment agencies.

3. Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline Development:

• Drive employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Build a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Engage in campus hiring and lateral hiring strategies.

4. Recruitment Analytics & Compliance:

• Track recruitment metrics (TAT, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, etc.) for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies in hiring practices.
• Implement and manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for seamless recruitment.

Key Requirements:

·         10+ years of experience in Non-IT hiring, preferably in Retail, FMCG, Apparel, Luxury, or QSR sectors.

·         Proven expertise in bulk hiring, corporate hiring, and leadership hiring.

·         Strong experience in headhunting, passive talent search, and market mapping.

·         Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

·         Hands-on experience with ATS, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, and recruitment tools.

·         Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth retail environment.

mail updated resume with current ctc and notice period-

email: jobs[at}glansolutions[dot]com

website: www.glansolutions.com

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and candidate selection criteria
• Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
• Compile lists of most-suitable candidates by assessing their CVs, portfolios, and references
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Maintain records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders

Required skills and qualifications

• Two or three years of experience in a talent acquisition or similar role
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or similar field
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Executive.

Reporting: Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Bangalore (Work from home till further confirmation)

Company URL: http://www.sportzvillage.com">www.sportzvillage.com

About – Talent Acquisition Executive, Sportz Village

We are looking out for a bright and qualified Talent Acquisition specialist to join our team. He/she will be primarily accountable for Inviting job applications, Sourcing, Screening, Shortlisting, Interviewing, and Onboarding the right mix of skilled human resources as per the organizational needs, especially the sports enthusiasts.!! 😊

As acquiring talented people is getting harder, your position will play a crucial role for our company to stay competitive in the market!!

Key Accountabilities

• Screen candidates resumes and job applications
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, job Portals, social media, employee referrals etc.
• Performing in-person and phone interviews with candidates
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes.
• Making recommendations to company hiring managers.
• Coordinating interviews with the hiring managers.
• Following up on the interview process status.
• Rolling our offers and getting the candidate join on time.
• Maintaining relationships with team to ensure staffing goals are achieved.
• Communicating employer information and benefits during screening process.
• Staying current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and  
• Serving as a liaison with federations, colleges, and industry associations.
• Completing timely reports on employment activity.

Requirements

• Good to have Bachelors’/Master’s degree in human resource.
• Must have - good knowledge in recruitment
• Good communication skills
• High level of relationship orientation  
• Proficiency in MS Office

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA (HR) preferred
• Non-MBAs with 2+ years of experience in related fields can also apply
• Work experience in talent acquisition teams of start-ups or technology companies
• Familiarity with hiring portals & professional networks like LinkedIn  

• A strong work ethic and sense of commitment
• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment cycle i.e., sourcing qualified candidates to deploying selected candidates with the clients.
• Understanding & analyzing the requirement of the position based on the client’s specifications.
• Experience in End-to-end recruitment: Sourcing to onboarding candidates.
• Sourcing of candidates via internet postings, networking, headhunting, and internal Database.
• Ability to source resumes quickly and work on multiple positions simultaneously Thorough screening applications for identifying quality candidates.
• Sound knowledge on Sourcing Candidates thru REDEX, Monster & various Job Sites.
• Excellent knowledge in Boolean function & usage of various job board databases.
• Foster long-term relationships with candidates and clients
• Draft job descriptions push them through all talent acquisition channels and coordinate candidate sourcing with the same.
• Doing junior to middle-level hiring for all verticals.
• Review applicants to verify if position requirements are met.
• Format resumes meeting client expectations.
• Telephonic Screening of the profiles checking for Technical Fitment, Behavioral Fitment, Stability, etc.
• Utilize your innovative and effective convincing and negotiation skills to impress and attract top talent.
• Follow up with candidates and clients and maintain records of progress.
• Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates.
• Keep up to date with new technological trends and products
• You need to be comfortable being an individual contributor and working in an ambiguous, chaotic, and fast-paced work environment.
• Effective negotiating skills Sourcing and attracting candidates by using databases, social media, etc
• Strong decision-making skills
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment Quick learner and a passion for bridging talent with opportunity

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Telephonic Skills
• Interviewing & Negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent English Communication Written & Verbal, with very good E-Mail writing skills & etiquette.
• Professionalism
• Strong social aptitude and ability to build relationships
• Technical knowledge to be able to talk to job prospects and understand qualifications

Job Description:-

• Develop and execute recruiting plans.
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media, and employees.
• Develop and track goals for the recruiting and hiring process.
• Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives.
• Handle administrative duties and recordkeeping.
• Collect data on cost per hire and time-to-hire.
• Screen applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements.
• Work with hiring managers to create job descriptions.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.

• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Advertise job openings on the company’s careers page, social media, job boards and internally.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an HR Recruiter or similar role.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases.
• Experience with sourcing techniques.
• Understanding of referral programs.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement.