HR Specialist (Talent Acquisition & HR Operations)

More Retail; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in India seeks a versatile HR professional with 13 years of experience in talent acquisition to join their team. This role involves end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder collaboration, and attention to HR operations. Candidates should possess a master's degree from a top-tier institution and demonstrate a proven ability to manage recruitment processes in a fast-paced corporate environment. Open for relocation, this position offers an exciting chance to grow into a well-rounded HR leader.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in a reputable organization (MNC, high-growth startup, or established corporate house).
• Strong academic pedigree from a top-tier institution.
• Experience in managing full-cycle recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize job boards and social media to source candidates.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate experiences.
• Collaborate with hiring managers for role requirements.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Communication Skills

Sourcing Strategies

Stakeholder Collaboration

HR Metrics Understanding

Education

Masters degree (MBA-HR preferred)

Job description

About More Retail Private Ltd (MRPL)

MRPL is one of India's largest and fastest-growing Omni Channel Food & Grocery retailers. MRPL is committed to building India's most customer‑obsessed business with the world’s best omnichannel food and grocery experience and all of this on a massive scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a high‑potential, versatile HR professional with 13 years of experience to join our team. While the immediate focus is on scaling our workforce through high‑impact Talent Acquisition, this is a fungible role designed for someone who aspires to grow into a well‑rounded HR Leader.

You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end recruitment life cycle but will also be cross‑trained to support other HR when needed. We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic pedigree and experience in a fast‑paced, high‑standard corporate environment.

Principal Responsibilities

Sourcing and Screening

• Utilize job boards (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, Job Hai), social media, and internal databases to source and attract qualified candidates for various roles.
• Efficiently screen incoming resumes and job applications to shortlist candidates who meet the basic qualifications.
• Conduct high‑volume phone screens and initial interviews to assess basic qualifications, cultural fit, salary expectations, and motivation.

Full-Cycle Management and Candidate Experience

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, managing complex calendars across multiple time zones if necessary.
• Prepare, negotiate and track the offer letters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the entire recruitment process, ensuring timely updates and a positive, consistent experience.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand specific role requirements, team needs, and critical timelines.

HR Operations & Special Projects

• Support the team in HR operations and ad‑hoc projects.

Education and Experience

Education

• Masters degree (MBA‑HR preferred) from a top‑tier institution (Tier 1/Tier 2 college)

Experience

• 13 years of experience in a reputable organization (MNC, high‑growth startup, or established corporate house)

Versatility

• Proven track record of managing recruitment while demonstrating an interest or minor experience in other HR domains (Generalist, Ops, or BP)

Intellectual Agility

• Ability to pivot from a sourcing call to a policy discussion with ease

Business Acumen

• Understanding of HR metrics

Excellence in Communication

• Polished verbal and written skills suitable for interacting with senior stakeholders.

Open for Relocation

Open for relocation.