Talent Acquisition Lead

HOS Global Foods; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Spices Inc in Mumbai seeks a dynamic Talent Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end recruitment across functions, from sourcing through onboarding.

You will partner with hiring managers, draft job ads, build talent pipelines, manage interviews, salary discussions, and provide recruitment analytics to improve hiring outcomes.

This role requires 8–12 years in TA, preferably within FMCG, food manufacturing, or retail, and a strong focus on candidate experience.

Qualifications

• End-to-end recruitment lifecycle for roles from junior to leadership.
• Draft and post job advertisements across portals and social media.
• Source candidates via Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, and networks.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for future needs.
• Conduct HR screening and assess candidate fit against requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Follow up for interview feedback and final decisions.
• Manage salary negotiations and offer discussions.
• Generate recruitment reports, trackers, and dashboards.
• Support onboarding documentation and joining formalities.

Skills

End-to-End Recruitment

Candidate Sourcing

Resume Screening

Interview Coordination

Talent Mapping

Stakeholder Management

Offer Management

Onboarding Coordination

Naukri Portal Recruitment

HRMS/ATS Management

Recruitment Analytics

Negotiation Skills

Employer Branding

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Candidate Engagement

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Multi-tasking

Result Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/BA

Master's Degree in HR/BA

Tools

Naukri Portal

HRMS/ATS

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Talent Acquisition professional responsible for end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, stakeholder coordination, offer management, and onboarding. The individual will play a key role in attracting top talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience, and meeting hiring timelines across functions.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for junior, mid-level, and leadership roles.
• Understand manpower requirements and create hiring plans in consultation with hiring managers.
• Draft and post job advertisements across portals, social media, and other sourcing channels.
• Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, social media, databases, and networking.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial HR screening and assess candidate suitability against job requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Follow up with hiring teams for interview feedback and hiring decisions.
• Manage salary negotiations and offer discussions with selected candidates.
• Generate recruitment reports, trackers, and hiring dashboards.

Candidate Sourcing & Screening

• Source quality candidates through multiple channels.
• Conduct telephonic and virtual screening interviews.
• Evaluate resumes based on job specifications and competency requirements.
• Maintain candidate databases and talent pools.
• Ensure timely closure of open positions within defined TAT.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with hiring managers to understand business requirements.
• Provide regular hiring updates and candidate market insights.
• Support workforce planning and hiring forecasts.
• Ensure smooth communication between candidates and internal stakeholders.

Onboarding & Joining Coordination

• Coordinate documentation collection and verification processes.
• Conduct joining formalities and orientation programs.
• Partner with HR Operations for seamless onboarding.
• Ensure smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Monitor joining status and reduce offer dropouts.

Employer Branding

• Support employer branding initiatives on LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Participate in campus hiring, job fairs, and recruitment drives.
• Promote a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

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Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree / master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8-12 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
• Experience in FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, or corporate hiring preferred.

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Required Skills

• End-to-End Recruitment
• Candidate Sourcing
• Resume Screening
• Interview Coordination
• Talent Mapping
• Stakeholder Management
• Offer Management
• Onboarding Coordination
• Naukri Portal Recruitment
• HRMS/ATS Management
• Recruitment Analytics & Reporting
• Negotiation Skills
• Employer Branding

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• Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Candidate Engagement
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Multi-tasking Ability
• Result Orientation

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Positions Closed vs Target
• Time to Fill (TAT)
• Offer Acceptance Ratio
• Joining Ratio
• Candidate Experience Score
• Recruitment Funnel Effectiveness
• Quality of Hire
• Employee Retention of New Joinees

Ideal Candidate

A proactive Talent Acquisition professional with strong sourcing and screening capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage high-volume as well as niche hiring while ensuring an exceptional candidate onboarding experience.

AAP/EEO Statement

House of Spices Inc; provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.