Team Leader / Assistant Manager - US IT Recruitment

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

We are looking for an HR Manager with outstanding people skills to manage our personnel and ensure that our human resources programs and initiatives are effective, efficient, and aligned with overall business objectives. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a high work ethic, excellent communication skills, knowledge of labour regulations and HR practices, strategic thinking abilities, strong organisational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

Provide professional leadership, support, and development to HR staff, in order to increase knowledge, share best practices, and ensure that relevant professional standards are met.

Advice and strategies on the development of effective employment policies across the company.

Take a lead role in transforming and strengthening the organisational culture, ensuring that the company values and approach are displayed.

Ability to handle Employee Relations issues end to end.

Coordinate playbooks for annual HR activities such as compensation planning and open enrolment.

Handle a team of recruiters and end-to-end IT recruitment.

Parse specialised skills and qualifications to screen IT resumes

Perform pre-screening calls to analyse applicants’ abilities

Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioural questions)

Coordinate with IT team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs

Craft and send personalised recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates

Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals.

Required Skills:

Good knowledge of employment regulations.

Proven work experience as a Technical Manager or Manager 

Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g., phone, Skype and structured)

Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles

Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases

Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g., Job portals and Boolean search)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Solid understanding of HR practices and labour legislation.

As a Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition , you will be responsible for overseeing the entire recruitment process and ensuring the acquisition of top-quality candidates to meet the organization's talent needs. You will collaborate with hiring managers and executives to understand staffing requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates. This role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, job requirements, and candidate profiles for various positions within the organization.
2. Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract and engage a diverse pool of high-quality candidates.
3. Utilize various sourcing channels, such as job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify potential candidates.
4. Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for the organization.
5. Conduct reference checks and background screenings to verify candidates' credentials and employment history.
6. Actively participate in job fairs, industry events, and networking activities to promote the organization and build relationships with potential candidates.
7. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
8. Provide guidance and support to hiring managers on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and selection decisions.
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, and other talent sources.
10. Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition, and make recommendations for process improvements and innovative recruitment strategies.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
2. Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Manager or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
3. Solid understanding of recruitment principles, practices, and strategies.
4. Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate evaluation.
5. Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and other recruitment software.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
7. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
8. Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
9. Ability to adapt to changing business needs and thrive in a high-pressure environment.
10. Someone with relevant non-IT hiring experience is preferred.

• Will be Handling End to End Recruitment process
• Will be Accountable for Recruiting through Job portals, social media platform and conducting mass recruitment drive in places like Colleges, Corporates, etc.
• Should be responsible to Reach Targets and deadlines.
• Maintenance of reports is mandatory.
• Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline
• Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings
• Take ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing it, Develop job postings, job descriptions and position requirements
• Perform reference checks as need
• Facilitate the offer process by extending the offer and negotiation employment terms
• Manage onboarding and new hire process
• Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices
• Manage the overall interview, selection, and closing process
• Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges etc

• Partnering with leaders in resource planning, allocation and drafting the manpower plans for the company
• Collaborating with Hiring Managers to design and implement optimal sourcing strategies against the manpower plan requirements
• Direct sourcing covering all sourcing channels - internal mobility, referrals, advertised search, on-line job boards, networking, research, company website and search engines
• Identifying the sources for hiring that are cost efficient, highly effective with fast turnaround time
• Partnering with the business leaders on creating strong assessment mechanisms for recruitment
• Deploying assessment tools in the interviews to ensure that talent that is taken forward is as per org/ business requirements
• Handling all Recruitment operations (Sourcing, interview scheduling, coordination etc)
• Creating regular recruitment reports / trackers to gauge the health of manpower planning and recruitment related processes
• Creating Job Descriptions & specifications with respect to hiring
• Staying connected to consultants, vendors, industry peers & internally with business leaders at all points to ensure relevant and timely information flow
• Gathering real time market intelligence on people, compensation, related trends and movements
• Compensation benchmarking - internal and external
• Handling salary negotiations and ensuring the compensation offered takes into account the market trends and internal parity

Desired Candidate Profile

• Masters with specialization in HR
• Certification as Assessor
• Awareness of the placement process across Tech and Non-Tech Institutions
• Knowledge of recruitment and assessment tools
• Understanding of competency based assessments
• Exceptional excel skills
• Financial literacy of P&L and balance sheets
• Planning and organizing skills
• Strong process orientation
• An inclination for documentation & frameworks
• Strong communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to multitask

• Attract first-rate talent and ensure lasting and successful placements aligned to client requirements
• Responsible for end to end selection process – sourcing, screening, interview coordination, back ground verification etc. in accordance with Anther recruitment strategy
• Understand client company, competitors, market place
• Client management – understand the client mindset, nuances of the requirement, coordination across all stages of recruitment while creating a positive rapport with the client stake holders.
• Map requirement, role criteria, define position description, skill specification
• Locate, identify and track potential candidates through the use of Job-Boards, social media, user groups/associations, candidate referrals, networking, etc
• Create detailed candidate profile summaries for each candidate presented
• Candidate Experience – ensure that all candidates are well informed on all aspects of the position proposed and are prepared adequately before every interview. Hand hold candidates through offer, on boarding and settling in period at the client Organisation
• Build network of candidates and develop creative, cost-effective sourcing strategies to accommodate for current and future client demands

Are you convinced that the people are the most invaluable part of all organizations? Are you interested in becoming a part of one of the hottest trends in the world of start-ups today? Are you excited about joining the online ultra-fast grocery delivery service business pioneer and driving the trend forward? Then this may be the right opportunity for you.

1. Scour the ends of planet earth in search of solid personalities and technical skill sets that will flourish within Blok.
2. Act as a brand ambassador for Blok. Strive to provide a candidate experience that is not Blok-centric, but rather candidate-centric. We may not work with all candidates, but all should have positive impressions about Blok.
3. Evaluate candidates within their own unique context. Always bear in mind that people have their own unique stories.
4. Not be limited by our current ways of sourcing candidates. Find new ways. Create them if necessary. Widen the range whenever possible.
5. Work together with interviewers from the technology team to accurately determine candidates’ technical expertise.
6. Travel (Covid-permitting!) to places that become major sources of recruitment, both to conduct real-time interviews and follow-up with onboarded talents.
   Requirements

1. English is an absolute must. An increasing percentage of our candidates use English as their language of preference.
2. Energy. Quickly absorb Blok's unique energy, and exert that energy in your communication with potential recruits. You are, after all, an outward-facing representative of Blok, a startup that is a pioneer in the ultra-fast grocery delivery industry.
3. Resilience, because often you’ll get hyped about a potential candidate, but for one of many valid reasons, it may not work out. Remember that matching job-seekers with employers is after all a rather complicated matching process.
4. We should know the rules to win the war for talent. Bear in mind legislative processes and cross-cultural differences.
5. Previous background in talent acquisition, especially in early-stage technology-first startups would be a strong advantage.
6. The ability to evaluate technical skills is preferred, but not an absolute requirement.
   
   Who You Are

1. A visionary, who is invested in the vision of making Blok a world-class, people-centric organization.
2. An empath, who sees the success of their organization and its people as their own success.
3. A perpetual learner, who stretches their boundaries and enjoys new ideas.
4. A doer, who takes initiative regardless of boundaries and works well in a team.