Talent Acquisition Manager

Company Description

Salad Days is a delivery-only food chain that specializes in growing and serving healthy, filling, and tasty salads at an affordable price. We are committed to providing nutritious and delicious options to our customers, ensuring they enjoy balanced meals without compromising on taste. Our mission is to make healthy eating accessible to everyone.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Talent Acquisition Manager located in Gurugram. The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for managing the full recruitment life cycle, ensuring a smooth and effective hiring process. This includes sourcing, interviewing, and hiring candidates while maintaining a strong employer brand. Day-to-day tasks will involve collaborating with department heads, developing recruiting strategies, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive End-to-End Recruitment

   : Manage the full recruitment life cycle from sourcing and screening to interviewing, selection, and onboarding across multiple functions.

2. Data-Driven Decision Making:

   Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics (e.g., TAT, source effectiveness, cost per hire) to drive performance and improve hiring quality.

3. Sourcing Strategy & Execution:

   Use innovative sourcing techniques via social platforms, job boards, employee referrals, and networks to build strong pipelines of talent.

4. Workforce Planning:

   Work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand workforce needs and plan for short- and long-term hiring.

5. Candidate Experience:

   Ensure a positive and professional experience for candidates at every stage of the recruitment process.

6. Process Improvement:

   Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to reduce inefficiencies, improve quality of hires, and align with business goals.

Requirements

1. Minimum 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in the QSR, F&B, or cloud kitchen industry.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3. Strong analytical mindset and comfort with recruitment dashboards & ATS systems.
4. Proven ability to hire for diverse roles across functions (operations, culinary, supply chain, etc.).
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
6. Self-motivated, energetic, and comfortable working in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.
7. Working knowledge of Keka HRMS or other HR management systems is preferred.