HR Executive Talent Acquisition (Contractual)

Role & responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition (Retail Focus):

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for retail roles across multiple store locations.
  
• Partner with Retail Operations and Regional Managers to understand hiring needs and manpower planning.
  
• Source candidates through various channels job portals, social media, employee referrals, walk-ins, and campus hiring.
  
• Conduct initial screenings and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
  
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
  

2. Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate closely with retail leadership to forecast staffing needs.
  
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and market insights.
  
• Build strong relationships with external recruitment partners and agencies.
  

3. Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing:

• Support initiatives to strengthen ASICS employer brand within the retail talent market.
  
• Represent ASICS at job fairs, retail industry events, and campus drives.
  

4. Recruitment Operations:

• Maintain accurate recruitment data, dashboards, and reports using HRIS or ATS systems.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labor regulations during the hiring process.
  
• Support onboarding and induction for new retail hires.
  

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong sourcing and networking abilities.
  
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
  
• Proactive, organized, and target-driven mindset.
  
• Passion for sports, fashion, and the ASICS brand is a plus.
  

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a globally respected sports brand.
  
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
  
• Career growth and learning opportunities within the retail HR domain.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/PGDM preferred).
  
• 2–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 1–2 years focused on retail hiring.
  
• Experience hiring for multi-location retail stores is highly desirable.
  
• Strong understanding of retail industry dynamics and manpower requirements.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS/ATS tools.