Talent Acquisition Associate

Job description

Role & responsibilities End-to-End Recruitment • Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from requisition receipt to candidate onboarding. • Hire for retail positions such as: • Retail Store Officer • Store Manager • Ensure timely closure of positions while maintaining quality of hires. Sourcing • Source candidates through job portals, social media, employee referrals, consultants, networking, and direct sourcing. • Build talent pipelines for key retail markets and future hiring needs. Candidate Assessment • Screen resumes and conduct initial HR evaluations. • Assess candidates on communication skills, customer orientation, sales acumen, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit. • Coordinate and schedule interviews with business stakeholders. Stakeholder Management • Partner closely with Retail Operations, Regional Managers, Area Managers, and Store Leadership teams. • Provide regular recruitment updates and hiring dashboards. Recruitment Operations • Ensure adherence to recruitment processes and TA policies. • Manage applicant tracking systems and recruitment databases. • Maintain recruitment documentation and compliance requirements. • Ensure smooth pre-boarding and onboarding experience. Recruitment Analytics • Track and report key recruitment metrics: • Time-to-Fill • Time-to-Hire • Offer-to-Join Ratio Preferred candidate profile • 3 to 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. • Minimum 2 years of experience in retail hiring preferred. • Experience hiring for luxury retail, jewellery, fashion, eyewear, watches, lifestyle, or consumer-facing retail businesses will be an added advantage.