Talent Acquisition Executive

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

ZenTrades AI is looking for a high-ownership Talent Acquisition Partner to own end-to-end hiring as we scale our teams. This is a core business role, not a support function. You will work closely with leadership and hiring managers to build strong, high-performing teams in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

This role is ideal for someone who has scaled teams in startups before, understands the pace and ambiguity of growth, and enjoys building hiring processes that actually work.

What You’ll Own

Own end-to-end recruitment across tech and non-tech roles

Partner with business leaders on hiring plans, role design, and talent strategy

Build and manage talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, referrals, and networks

Drive a strong candidate experience aligned with our culture

Continuously improve interview frameworks, hiring processes, and TA metrics

Act as a trusted hiring partner to stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

3–6 years of Talent Acquisition experience in startups / high-growth SaaS companies

Proven track record of scaling teams in fast-paced environments

Ability to own hiring independently with minimal hand-holding

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Comfort working in ambiguity, speed, and changing priorities

What This Is NOT

A coordination-only or sourcing-only role

A role with narrow scope or limited ownership

Why Join Clara AI

Opportunity to own hiring impact at scale

Work closely with leadership and key business teams

Build and evolve hiring processes and talent strategy

Clear growth path into TA Lead / People Partner roles

Who Will Thrive Here

Recruiters who have built and scaled teams in startups

People who think business-first, not process-first

Individuals who take ownership of outcomes, not just activities

We are looking for a fresher IT Recruiter with:

🔹 Excellent communication skills

🔹 Basic understanding of sourcing and screening

🔹 Interest in IT hiring and recruitment

🔹 Eagerness to learn and grow in the HR domain

Looking for freshers holding internships are allowed

We are a talent startup that partners with fast-moving digital companies globally to scale their teams. Since 2016, we have served over 100 funded startups ( top brands, some unicorns too!) and hired teams in the spaces of engineering, growth, design and product. Our mission is to be the top curated talent marketplace while fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

About the role
We are looking to hire a recruiter who should be experienced and motivated that can help source and hire for top-funded companies globally.
Ideal candidate is a high-energy, strong communicator with a knack for engaging experienced professionals.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for End to End Recruitment (Sourcing, screening of profiles, scheduling of interviews).
• Responsible for understanding and analyzing the requirements in different technical skill set categories.
• Creative sourcing methods like Linked-In, internal database, referrals, head-hunting, and networking.
• Take steps to ensure a positive candidate experience
• Willing to take challenges in Recruitment & closing the demands on time.

• The ideal candidate should have the zeal to grow in the technical Recruitment world.
• Must have IT recruitment/Non-IT hiring experience and expertise in Screening, shortlisting, negotiation and coordinating with the Recruitment process.
• Experience in working on Job Portals is mandatory
• Experience in full-cycle Recruiting, Sourcing
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards
• Aggressive and talented professionals with excellent communication skills.
• Well-organized & capable of managing Quality and Volumes of open positions

Talent Acquisition Role Responsibilities are given below:

Building Talent Pool

• Determining the current staffing needs of an organization

• Lead the sourcing strategy to identify the potential talent

• Identify and manage the external sourcing partners

• Responsible of hiring Top management hiring

• Identify the process gaps and reengineer the process as and when required

• Devising the technical assessment for selection procedure for various roles

• Creating a salary benchmarks and manage consistency for all the roles/locations

• Should make sure that the salary proposal are well within the defined budgets

• Creating a pool of blacklisted companies and employees whom the organization

• should refrain from hiring and vice versa

• Collaborating with the Department Heads and Divisional heads to identify the

• Challenges and resolutions

• Expertise in head hunting of candidates

• Should plan for reduction of drop out % rate

• Responsible for incorporating best industry practices for recruitment

• Ensure the reduction in early attrition

• Create a potential pipeline for future hiring

Sourcing Strategy

• Identify the right source of recruitment mix for the company

• Proactively connecting with prospective institute and organization for hiring such as

• Campus Recruitment, Job Portal, Ads, Contract Hiring, Offline Hiring, Consultancy

• Promoting the Kinara Brand amongst all stakeholders

Vendor Management

• Right consultant for right role

• Identifying the right vendor for every specialized roles and skills

HO & Field Hiring

• Recruitment & Onboarding for all the levels

BGV

• Neatly we do the BGV, strongly, oral or through IDFY

Pipeline Creation

• Creating the talent pool as a backup

• Strategy to reduce the early attrition

• Strategies to screen the right profiles, less rejection

Budgeting

• Ensure budget and cost optimization of the organization

HRMS

• How effectively the usage of HRMS in place by reducing the manual efforts

Other Requirements:

• Similar Industry market knowledge

• Team handling experience

• Have worked in the strategical capacity

Skills and Competencies:

Technical Skills

• Data Analysis and Reporting

• Have prior experience in handling HRMS tool

• Stakeholders Management

• Excellent in Analytics

Soft Skills

• Resourcefulness

• People Management

• Communication

• Time management

• Team management

• Design and implement overall recruiting strategy

• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
• Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/colleges etc
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media etc
• Screen candidates resumes and job applications
• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
• Assess applicants’ https://resources.workable.com/tutorial/recruiting-skills-training">relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
• Onboard new employees in order to become fully integrated
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Promote company’s reputation as “best place to work”

Thrillophilia’s journey is rooted in a passion for travel, exploration, and adventure. It began back in 2011 when the global market was still too young for online travel transactions. Ever since we have grown to become India’s largest online platform for booking affordable travel experiences across 55+ countries. Our offerings are diverse and wholesome, with 24,000+ products and services ranging from tours and activities to luxury and culture stays, powered by exclusive deals and extra effort to bring joy to all our travelers.

Thrillophilia grows on a strong foundation of innovative travel technology, great on-ground presence & support, and hand-curated local experiences to bring our 84 million travelers the most delightful holiday experience every year. With multiple tourism and start-up awards as well as global recognition under our belt, we have scaled tenfold over the past three years.

Role Overview:

As the Assistant HR Manager at Thrillophilia, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining our exceptional team. Your primary focus will be on recruitment, ensuring we attract, onboard, and retain top talent who share our passion for travel and adventure. In addition to recruitment, you will also be responsible for various HR operational tasks, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.

- Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and platforms to ensure a continuous pipeline of top talent.

- Collaborate with department heads to understand staffing needs and align recruitment efforts with business goals.

- Enhance and maintain the employer brand, ensuring Thrillophilia is an attractive destination for prospective employees.

2. Onboarding and Orientation

- Design and implement effective onboarding programs to ensure new hires acclimate smoothly to the company culture and workflows.

- Coordinate orientations, including paperwork, introductions, and training to help new employees settle into their roles.

3. HR Operations:

- Manage and maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local employment laws.

- Handle employee queries and concerns, providing guidance and resolution in line with company policies.

- Administer employee benefits and leave policies, including leave tracking and coordination.

4. Employee Engagement

- Support initiatives that foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

- Coordinate team-building activities and events that contribute to a positive work culture.

5. Exit Management:

- Oversee the exit process, conducting exit interviews, and identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field. Master's degree or HR certification is a plus.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR roles, with a strong emphasis on recruitment.

- Proven track record of successfully recruiting and retaining talent.

- Sound knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

- Proficiency in HR software and tools.

- A passion for creating a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Preferred:

- Familiarity with HR practices in a startup or fast-paced environment.

Join us in our journey to create memorable travel experiences for millions of adventurers. As the HR Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping our team and culture, ensuring Thrillophilia remains a great place to work and grow.

We are currently looking for Senior Recruiters & Recruitment Executives for our Job Search Services department.

Responsibilities:
 

• Research, register and apply for jobs available overseas, as per the client's requirement.
• Develop and implement a search strategy that includes recruitment agencies, employer websites, job boards and social networks.
• Understand the client's profile and suggest the availability of jobs as per their requirement.
• Review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge.
• Understand different skill sets and job descriptions and apply for the right job on job portals, recruitment boards, recruitment agencies & directly company's website.
• Ability to interact with the clients on call and email on their job search services.
• Coordinate responses and interview schedules with clients, as needed.