Talent Acquisition

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

Total Experience:6months to 1 Year

Notice: Immediate Joiners

• Good experience of 1-2 years in sourcing from different channels
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting and LinkedIn) 
• Should have basic technical knowledge of technologies used in IT & eCommerce (Java, SAP, Springboot, Scrum, product management, Digital marketing etc) 
• Strong communication and influencing skills  
• Source, screen, and conduct initial technical interviews with qualified candidates for all the positions along with the business leaders, and schedule follow-up interviews.
• Interaction with the relevant candidates, briefing them about the requirement
• Evaluate the technical skills of candidates and organize next interview rounds with leaders. 
• Initiate search for lateral recruitment by executing a complete search of the database as per the requirements to find relevant candidates
• Build talent pipeline for today and tomorrow with passive sourcing ability 
• Execute a complete search of the database as per the requirements to find relevant candidates
• Maintaining and updating the database of the candidates
• Understanding of business teams & their requirements
• Strong data analysis skills, ability to perform data analysis and make data-driven decisions 
• You are a technology enthusiast, you care about how things work and you can successfully collaborate with technical experts & leaders
• Ability to understand the organizational fit for the needs of the company 
• Experience recruiting for IT, eCommerce, Data Engineering talent
• Experience working with recruiting tools and systems, including resume databases, internet sourcing tools, and spreadsheets 
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases 

Role Must Have's

• Startup Hiring Experience in both Tech and Non Tech domains
• 2 years + Experience
• Demonstrated experience in closing mid and senior roles at startups
• Demonstrated experience in using LinkedIn recruiter, GitHub, and social media channels for recruiting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Nice to Have: Computer Science Academic Background

Responsibilities

• Build an effective candidate pipeline through Inbound/Outbound sourcing channels with minimal dependency
• Co-ordinate for interview panel, schedule interviews, and run debriefs efficiently
• Be able to recruit active/passive candidates for Tech roles
• Possess strong ability to pre-screen interview candidates
• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through pro-active market research and ongoing relationship management
• Communicate well with the hiring manager and stakeholders to ensure an effective interview process.

Behaviors & Experiences

• Independently Driven
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects, and client relationships
• High Learning Agility
• Extraordinarily Conscientious

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.