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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Assistant Manager Location: Calicut Industry: Footwear Reports to: HR Head Job Summary: The Talent Acquisition Lead will play a pivotal role in recruiting and on boarding the best talent across India for both sales and non-sales roles. The role involves full-cycle recruitment responsibilities, from sourcing and attracting candidates to closing the best talent while ensuring a great candidate experience. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in the footwear or retail industry and understand the dynamics of hiring for sales teams across various regions and non-sales roles in corporate functions. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment Strategy Development: Collaborate with departmental managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements for both sales (retail/store staff) and non-sales (corporate) positions. Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies tailored for the considering regional challenges and workforce requirements. Talent Sourcing: Source candidates through a variety of channels, including job portals, social media, recruitment agencies, employee reference, campus drives, and industry networks. Build a talent pipeline for future hiring needs across sales and non-sales functions. Candidate Screening & Assessment: Conduct initial screening, interviews, and assessments to shortlist candidates based on skill sets, experience, and cultural fit. Facilitate interview processes, ensuring timely feedback and decisions from hiring managers. Stakeholder Management: Liaise with regional sales managers to support retail hiring, ensuring the recruitment process aligns with local demands. Partner with internal HR teams and department heads to manage expectations and coordinate the recruitment process. Candidate Experience: Ensure a seamless recruitment process, maintaining a positive experience for all candidates from initial engagement to on boarding. Offer Management & Negotiation: Manage the offer process including salary negotiations, offer roll-outs, and on boarding coordination. Data & Reporting: Track and report key recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and offer acceptance rates. Use data-driven insights to improve recruitment processes and strategies. Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure recruitment processes comply with labor laws and internal policies. Keep up to date with industry best practices and apply them to improve recruitment effectiveness. Qualifications and Skills: Educational Background: Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Experience: 5-10 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably within retail, footwear, or FMCG industries. Proven experience in recruiting for sales and non-sales roles across regions. Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office. Strong knowledge of recruitment marketing and talent sourcing techniques. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under tight timelines. Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills. Why Join Us? Be a part of a growing company in the dynamic footwear industry where you will have the opportunity to shape and drive recruitment strategies on a Pan India level. We value innovation, creativity, and a collaborative approach. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Leave encashment Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Fixed shift Weekend availability Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Kozhikode, Kerala: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred) Application Question(s): Will you be able to join immediately? What is your current package? Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: Talent acquisition: 5 years (Preferred) Language: Tamil (Preferred) Hindi (Preferred) Location: Kozhikode, Kerala (Preferred) Work Location: In person
