Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Job Title:

HR Manager - Talent Acquisition (Footwear Retail)

Job Type:

Full-time · Onsite (Kochi HQ)

About Sylcon’s Legacy:

Since 1942, Sylcon has been Kerala’s premier curator of global footwear brands., we are looking for an HR leader who thrives in fast-paced retail environments and shares our "best logic wins" philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus - 80%)

✔ End-to-End Recruitment:

• Hire frontline staff (sales associates, fit specialists) and store managers for luxury footwear showrooms
• Develop brand-specific hiring strategies (e.g., adventure footwear experts)
• Reduce time-to-hire to <10 days for critical roles

✔ Process Innovation:

• Implement retail-specific ATS workflows

HR Operations (Secondary - 20%)

✔ Payroll coordination with accounts (PF/ESIC/TDS)
✔ Draft retail-centric policies (e.g., peak-season attendance incentives)
✔ Lead engagement initiatives for frontline staff

Behavioral Competencies We Value:

Startup Hustle – "Debate more, argue less" in fast-paced environments
Retail is Detail – Spot top talent through nuanced interactions
One Team, One Thought
Best Logic Wins

Must-Have Qualifications:

5-7 years in retail HR Recruitment (footwear/fashion mandatory)
MBA-HR with expertise in high-volume recruitment
Malayalam fluency + English + Hindi for showroom staff training
Male candidate preferred (for frequent store visits during odd hours)

Why Join Sylcon?

• Legacy Meets Growth: Shape teams for Kerala’s most iconic footwear destinations
• Brand Partnerships: Work directly with global labels’ HR teams
• Entrepreneurial Freedom: Implement your ideas with our "impatient to win" culture

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Work Location: In person