Recruitment Specialist

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.

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email: jobs[at}glansolutions[dot]com

website: www.glansolutions.com

About the job

Are you passionate about finding the best talent in the Software Development industry? Do you thrive on the exhilaration of attracting top talent currently working at other companies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

What you'll do:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our organization by managing the entire recruitment process, from crafting sourcing strategies to interviewing and hiring exceptional talent. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers and executive leadership, ensuring a robust talent pipeline to meet our strategic growth objectives. Your natural aptitude for building strong, trusting partnerships and your ability to prioritize and problem-solve with limited information will be key to your success.

Some of your tangible deliverables will include:

• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with passive candidates and industry leaders, establishing our organization as an employer of choice.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract top-notch tech talent.
• Utilizing data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and continually improving our processes.

Who you are:

• Passionate problem solver: You possess the ability to define, scope, and solve ambiguous problems, delivering clear, actionable insights.
• Self-starter: You thrive when presented with challenges, proactively identifying problems based on data and presenting innovative solutions.
• Effective communicator: You have the talent to translate complex analysis into compelling narratives, and you communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Master of multitasking: You excel at setting priorities while remaining flexible in an ever-changing environment.

Skills required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven track record of sourcing and hiring top talent in the tech industry.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.
• Experience in utilizing creative sourcing methods and cold calling to identify and attract exceptional talent currently employed at other companies.
• Previous experience in working with mature startups or high-volume tech service companies is highly desirable.

Why join us:

At our company, we value the motivation and dedication of our employees. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our talent acquisition strategies and directly impact our strategic growth objectives. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages learning from industry leaders and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, we offer competitive compensation packages and attractive benefits.

If you are driven by the thrill of finding extraordinary talent and are excited about contributing to our organization's success, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.

• Serving as a go-between the candidates and hiring managers
• Coordinating the hiring process end-to-end
• Building and reporting on quarterly and annual hiring plans
• Creating and publishing job ads in various portals
• Networking with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events
• Collaborating with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees
• Screening resumes and job applications
• Conducting initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates
• Interviewing candidates in person for a wide range of roles (junior,senior, and executive)
• Tracking hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill, and source of hire
• Designing, distributing and measuring the results of candidate experience surveys
• Training and advising hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods
• Hosting and participating in job fairs
• Following up with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Maintaining a database of potential candidates for future job

What you need to have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Compliance knowledge
• Time management skills
• Organizing & Relationship building skills

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Job Description:

• Looking for a passionate HR Executive in the Software Industry who understands technology and Interested to learn and grow along with the company.
• Understanding JD brief and sourcing potential candidates
• Handling End to End requirements for Mid-level to Leadership level.
• Sourcing profiles / resumes through multiple sources (head hunting, networking portals, job portals, internal references, etc.).
• Candidate assessment at primary level, based on client requirement Coordinate with technical panel and schedule interviews and follow up
• Maintain MIS / Trackers / Status reports
• Build and maintain an active pool of candidates to meet future hiring targets in an effective manner Basic knowledge on Timesheets, Attendance and Leave Management Good knowledge on Onboarding and BGV Process Basic knowledge on Payroll and Statutory compliance.
• Experience on Employee data management, preparation of all HR related letters from joining to Exit process. Knowledge on any HR Software.

Desired Candidate profile

• Prior recruitment experience is great to have.
• Responsible and accountable
• Confident and motivated individual
• Excellent interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills is preferred
• Strong Microsoft proficiency, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint