Talent Acquisition Executive – Retail Hiring

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Executive – Retail Hiring

Location: Chembur, Mumbai
Department: Human Resources
Reporting To: TA Lead

About Zouk

Zouk is a proudly Indian and 100% PETA-approved vegan lifestyle brand. We blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern design to offer stylish, functional, and cruelty-free bags, wallets, and footwear. As we rapidly expand our offline retail presence across India, we are looking for passionate professionals to join our team and help shape a truly Indian brand for the world.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Talent Acquisition Executive to manage end-to-end hiring for Zouk’s growing network of offline retail stores across India. The focus of this role is bulk recruitment of frontline retail staff, including Sales Associates, Store Managers, and Visual Merchandisers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-volume hiring within the lifestyle, fashion, or consumer retail industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for frontline roles in retail stores (Sales Staff, Store Managers, Visual Merchandisers, etc.)
• Plan and execute bulk hiring drives across key cities through job portals, local agencies, and walk-in campaigns
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of retail candidates for upcoming and existing stores
• Work closely with the retail leadership team to forecast and fulfill manpower needs
• Screen, interview, and shortlist candidates aligned with Zouk’s values and customer-centric culture
• Handle onboarding and joining formalities for new hires
• Track and report key recruitment metrics (TAT, source mix, offer-to-join ratio, etc.)
• Establish partnerships with hiring vendors, colleges, and skill centers for talent supply
• Maintain and update internal recruitment dashboards and databases regularly

Candidate Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in retail hiring for lifestyle, fashion, footwear, or consumer-facing brands
• Strong experience in bulk and high-volume recruitment, including walk-ins and hiring events
• Understanding of store operations, frontline employee profiles, and customer-focused hiring
• Proficient in using job portals (e.g., Naukri, Indeed), agency networks, and referral programs
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable with occasional travel to store locations for interviews, drives, or job fairs
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred

Why Join Zouk?

• Be part of a fast-growing, proudly Indian lifestyle brand
• Play a key role in building the offline retail hiring strategy from the ground up
• Join a high-energy, entrepreneurial team with opportunities for learning and advancement
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and growth prospects

If you’re passionate about recruitment and want to shape the retail workforce of one of India’s most exciting lifestyle brands, apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Have you specifically handled bulk hiring or high-volume recruitment in the retail or lifestyle industry?
• Are you currently based in or willing to work from Chembur, Mumbai?
• Are you open to traveling occasionally for hiring drives and store openings across India?
• What is your current CTC, expected CTC and Notice Period?
• Have you recruited for frontline retail roles (e.g., Sales Associates, Store Managers)?

Experience:

• Recruiting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person