Head - Talent Acquisition - Hospitality/Retail/Non-IT - South

Description:

Role Purpose

The Head - Talent Acquisition will lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for multiple locations across the South Zone. The role will drive hiring excellence through strategic sourcing, psychometric assessment, employer branding, and strong stakeholder management, ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-quality talent across functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Hiring Operations

- Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary structuring, negotiation, and offer closure.

- Partner with business leaders to understand manpower needs and deliver on hiring targets for multiple metro, semi-metro, and Tier 1 locations.

- Leverage psychometric tools to enhance assessment quality and ensure cultural and role fit.

- Manage both niche hiring and bulk hiring with a high-volume, fast-paced approach.

2. Sourcing Strategy & Employer Branding

- Develop and execute recruitment strategies using tactical sourcing techniques across platforms such as Naukri, LinkedIn, social media, job fairs, and industry events.

- Build strong employer branding campaigns to attract top talent across the South Zone.

- Promote and drive employee referral programs to strengthen talent pipelines.

3. Campus & Bulk Hiring

- Lead campus hiring initiatives across hospitality and allied institutes for frontline and bulk positions.

- Plan and execute mass recruitment drives to support rapid business expansion.

4. Data, Reporting & Process Excellence

- Create and maintain recruitment dashboards to track open positions, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer-drop-out metrics, and other key KPIs.

- Ensure recruitment processes align with organizational standards and provide an excellent candidate experience.

5. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Operations, Sales, HRBP, and Management to ensure hiring needs are met effectively.

- Build strong partnerships with internal teams and hiring managers across multiple locations.

- Act as a trusted TA advisor to leadership.

Incumbent Profile:

- 6-12 years of strong end-to-end recruitment experience with proven expertise in multi-location hiring.

- Demonstrated capability in both niche and large-scale/bulk hiring.

- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

- Experience in industries such as Hospitality, QSR, Retail, Entertainment, or Service Sector preferred.

- Proficiency in psychometric tools, recruitment analytics, and sourcing platforms.

- High energy, strong decision-making ability, and capability to handle high-volume hiring environments.