Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution Lead full-cycle recruitment across corporate functions and retail leadership roles (Cluster Manager and above). Build and execute effective sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, references, campus hiring , and recruitment agencies . Partner closely with Corporate HRBPs and Function Heads to understand business needs and workforce planning. Drive proactive talent mapping for critical roles across functions. 2. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Collaborate with senior leadership, business heads, and HRBPs to ensure timely and quality hiring. Manage recruitment partners and agencies, ensuring performance and compliance. Act as a talent advisor to leadership, bringing market intelligence and talent trends. 3. Talent Management & Onboarding Partner with the Talent Management team on succession planning , internal movements , and high-potential talent identification . Drive smooth corporate onboarding for new hires ensuring culture assimilation and early engagement. Collaborate with L&D for onboarding and orientation programs. 4. Employee Lifecycle & Engagement Support HRBP team in managing employee lifecycle from joining to exit . Conduct and analyze exit interviews for senior retail and corporate roles to drive retention insights. Contribute to employee engagement initiatives for corporate and senior retail staff. 5. Analytics & Reporting Maintain accurate dashboards and metrics around hiring SLAs, sourcing mix, TAT, and cost per hire. Provide monthly hiring status reports and workforce planning inputs to management. Candidate Profile: Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition , including retail sector hiring . Proven expertise in corporate and leadership hiring . Strong exposure to working with HRBPs, Business Heads, and Leadership Teams . Graduate or Postgraduate in HR / Business Management or related field. Skills & Competencies: Mature, composed, and able to work under pressure. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and ATS platforms. Retail industry experience is mandatory ? preference for candidates from fashion/lifestyle retail.