Head - Talent Acquisition

Role Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager/Specialist will be responsible for managing the full recruitment life cycle for all roles across the retail, corporate, and manufacturing/design functions within the jewellery company in Mumbai. This role is key to sourcing and securing high-calibre talent that aligns with the brand's values and expertise requirements in the luxury segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment:
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job posting and sourcing to interview scheduling, offer negotiation, and closure.
• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand their talent needs and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Sourcing & Pipeline Management:
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract candidates, including utilizing job portals, social media, professional networking sites, and employee referrals.
• Focus on sourcing specialized talent relevant to the jewellery industry (e.g., Gemologists, CAD Designers, Master Craftsmen, Luxury Retail Sales Associates).
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for key and recurring roles.
• Candidate Experience:
• Ensure a positive, professional, and consistent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, reflecting the brand's luxury image.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Employer Branding:
• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting the company as an "Employer of Choice" in the Mumbai market and the wider jewellery sector.
• Collaborate with Marketing/HR to enhance the company's online and offline employer brand presence.
• Recruitment Metrics & Reporting:
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source-of-hire) to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on recruitment activities and forecast future hiring needs.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Ensure all recruitment practices are in compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all candidates and recruitment activities in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with demonstrable experience recruiting for the Retail or Luxury/Jewellery Industry is highly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Strong working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing tools/platforms.
• Proficiency in utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other professional networks.
• Core Skills:
• Excellent interviewing and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of roles specific to the jewellery industry and the Mumbai talent market.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and local language (e.g., Hindi/Marathi) is a plus.

Desired Attributes

• A keen eye for identifying high-potential talent that possesses both technical skill and customer-centric soft skills required in luxury retail.
• Proactive and results-driven approach to meeting hiring targets under tight deadlines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50, ₹85,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

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Work Location: In person