Talent Acquisition Lead

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Role Purpose

The Head – Talent Acquisition & Corporate HR will be responsible for driving the company’s talent strategy, ensuring timely and high-quality hiring, and managing key HR processes for corporate functions. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to build a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready workforce aligned with BIBA’s growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across corporate, retail, design, and manufacturing roles.
• Partner with business leaders to plan and fulfil manpower requirements effectively.
• Design and execute employer branding initiatives to position BIBA as a preferred workplace.
• Drive leadership hiring and build a strong talent pipeline for critical roles.
• Implement recruitment analytics, dashboards, and process automation for efficiency.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, search partners, and institutes.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.

Corporate HR

• Oversee HR operations for all corporate employees including onboarding, lifecycle management, and compliance.
• Manage annual performance management and goal-setting processes.
• Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives at the head office.
• Partner with function heads to identify capability gaps and support development interventions.
• Ensure smooth policy implementation and governance across corporate functions.
• Support manpower budgeting, cost analysis, and productivity improvement initiatives.

People & Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small team of recruiters/HR generalists to deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with HR COEs (Compensation, L&D, HRBP) to ensure a unified HR approach.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on talent trends and workforce planning.
• Contribute to organizational projects related to digital HR transformation and culture enhancement.

Key Interfaces

• Business & Function Heads
• Retail & Factory HR Teams
• External Search Partners and Institutions
• Corporate HR COEs

Desired Profile

• Education:

  MBA/PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institute.

• Experience:

  8–10 years of progressive HR experience with significant exposure to Talent Acquisition and Corporate HR.

• Industry Preference:

  Fashion Retail / Apparel / Lifestyle

Key Skills:

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Leadership Hiring & Employer Branding
• HR Business Partnering & Engagement
• Policy & Process Management
• HR Analytics & Digital Tools

Personal Attributes

• Strategic mindset with strong execution ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• High ownership, agility, and solution orientation.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Passion for people, culture, and organizational growth.