Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition/Lead Recruitment - Retail

About the Job:

Position Summary: We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources department and oversee our full-cycle recruiting

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: MBA / PGDBM or any equivalent Post Graduate degree

- 8 years of experience with broad knowledge and experience in human resource management (Candidates from retail background)

- Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role

- Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods

- Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations

Roles and Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition responsibilities include sourcing candidates through various channels, planning interview and selection procedures and hosting or participating in career events. To be successful in this role, you should be able to develop long-term recruiting strategies and nurture trusting relationships with potential hires.

- Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs

- Determine selection criteria

- Source potential candidates through online channels, such as Linked in and other professional networks

- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews

- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews

- Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements

- Lead employer branding initiatives

- Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department

- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

- Devise and implement sourcing strategies, such as an employee branding initiative, to build pipelines for potential applications

- Form close relationship with hiring managers to ensure clear expectations for candidates and interviewers

- Maintain records of all materials used for recruitments, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share stakeholders