Talent Acquisition Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

A fast-growing membership-led value retail chain focused on serving Tier 3 to Tier 5 towns across India. The company is committed to bringing a modern retail experience to small-town India while maintaining strong value, quality, and customer trust. With a rapidly expanding physical store network, growing e-commerce presence, and strong customer loyalty, the organization is redefining retail accessibility across emerging markets.

About The Role

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who can go beyond transactional hiring and help build a strong and sustainable talent pipeline. This role requires someone who understands business priorities, partners closely with leadership teams, proactively identifies high-quality talent, and drives strategic hiring initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping the organization by bringing in high-impact talent across corporate and strategic functions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Talent Partnering

• Collaborate closely with leadership and business stakeholders to understand growth plans and workforce requirements.
• Translate business strategies into structured hiring plans and recruitment roadmaps.
• Support workforce planning and help prioritize critical hiring needs.
  
  

Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Build multi-channel sourcing strategies across platforms such as LinkedIn, referrals, professional networks, and niche communities.
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical functions including category management, supply chain, technology, marketing, finance, and analytics.
  
  

Candidate Assessment & Experience

• Screen and evaluate candidate profiles with strong filtering and assessment capabilities.
• Conduct structured HR discussions focusing on capability, cultural alignment, and long-term potential.
• Design and maintain a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure strong offer conversion and alignment during final stages.
  
  

Employer Branding & Talent Engagement

• Contribute to strengthening the employer brand across recruitment platforms and professional communities.
• Create compelling job narratives and talent communication strategies.
• Build and nurture long-term talent communities aligned with the organization's mission and growth goals.
  
  

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within high-growth or startup environments.
• Strong experience in corporate and strategic hiring rather than bulk recruitment.
• Proven ability to recruit for mid-level to senior-level roles.
• Strong sourcing capabilities with experience in headhunting passive candidates.
• High ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple roles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Structured thinking and a data-driven approach to hiring decisions.
• Passion for building strong teams and contributing to organizational growth.
  
  

Location

Bangalore

Skills

Non-IT Recruitment | Retail Hiring | Talent Partnering