Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

MALABAR GOLD & DIAMONDS; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MALABAR GOLD & DIAMONDS is seeking a Senior Executive Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end hiring for our retail network in Hyderabad. The role requires managing store-level and regional recruitment, with emphasis on fast closures and high-volume staffing.

You will source across multiple channels, coordinate screenings and interviews, and drive offer management and onboarding while maintaining recruitment analytics and a positive candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in Talent Acquisition with at least 2+ years in Retail, QSR, FMCG, or Hospitality hiring.
• Proven track record in bulk/blue-collar and frontline retail recruitment.
• Strong MS Excel proficiency for MIS and dashboards (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Occasional travel for store launches or hiring drives.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Retail Recruitment: manage lifecycle from requisition to onboarding for store-level and regional roles.
• Multi-Channel Sourcing: use portals, LinkedIn, social media, campus drives, walk-ins, and referrals.
• Bulk & Volume Hiring: mass hiring drives for new store launches and peak periods.
• Stakeholder Management: align with Area/Store Managers and Department Heads on needs and timelines.
• Screening & Interview Coordination: telephonic/virtual screenings and scheduling with managers.
• Offer Management & Onboarding: negotiate compensation, issue offers, coordinate BGV, and Day-1 onboarding.
• MIS & Recruitment Analytics: maintain trackers and share weekly/monthly reports.
• Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: ensure engaging touchpoints at all stages.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Retail Hiring

Stakeholder Management

Interview Coordination

Offer Management

Recruitment Analytics

Mass Hiring

Customer Service Hiring

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Senior Executive Talent Acquisition to manage end-to-end hiring activities for our retail operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-volume retail recruitment, stakeholder management, and the ability to close positions within strict timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:-

• End-to-End Retail Recruitment: Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower requisition to onboarding for store-level roles as well as regional/corporate roles.
• Multi-Channel Sourcing: Source active and passive retail talent through job portals , LinkedIn, social media, campus drives, walk-in drives, and employee referrals.
• Bulk & Volume Hiring: Plan and execute mass hiring drives for new store launches, festive seasons, and ongoing store attrition to ensure zero manpower gaps.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with Area Managers, Store Managers, and Department Heads to forecast manpower needs, define role requirements, and align on hiring timelines.
• Screening & Interview Coordination: Conduct initial telephonic/virtual screenings to assess customer service orientation and retail acumen, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Offer Management & Onboarding: Negotiate compensation, roll out offer letters, coordinate pre-employment background verification (BGV), and ensure seamless Day-1 store onboarding.
• MIS & Recruitment Analytics: Maintain accurate recruitment trackers, monitor key hiring metrics (time-to-hire, source mix, offer-to-joining ratio), and share weekly/monthly MIS reports with leadership.
• Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: Ensure a smooth, engaging candidate experience at every touchpoint and represent the brand effectively during walk-in drives and job fairs.

Key Requirements:-

• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 2+ years dedicated to Retail, QSR, FMCG, or Hospitality hiring.
• Proven track record of handling bulk/blue-collar and frontline retail hiring, including organizing walk-in interviews and store-launch recruitment drives.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.) for maintaining recruitment MIS and generating hiring dashboards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with both frontline candidates and senior retail leadership.
• High energy, target-oriented mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment with occasional travel for store launches or hiring drives.

Job Location:

Hyderabad