Executive / Senior Executive – Talent Acquisition (Kerala)

Role Overview

We are seeking an Executive or Senior Executive in Talent Acquisition to oversee the complete recruitment cycle for our operations in Kerala, specifically Kochi and Trivandrum. This position involves sourcing, screening, and finalizing candidates for retail and regional vacancies, maintaining an excellent candidate experience, and meeting recruitment deadlines in line with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end hiring for retail store and regional roles within Kerala's Kochi and Trivandrum areas.
• Leverage platforms including job portals, social media, internal databases, referrals, and LinkedIn to source potential candidates.
• Conduct resume evaluations and telephonic or virtual interviews to shortlist candidates aligning with job requirements.
• Arrange interviews, communicate feedback promptly, and coordinate follow-ups with hiring managers and interview panels.
• Keep accurate recruitment trackers, create MIS reports, and update daily and weekly dashboards for all assigned openings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand job descriptions, skill needs, budgets, and timelines, and adjust sourcing strategies as required.
• Assist with pre-onboarding activities and coordinate with HR and store teams to ensure seamless joining formalities.
• Maintain a consistent and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Drive improvements in hiring processes, reduce turnaround times, and enhance the quality of hires.

Experience & Education

• 2 to 4 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably within retail or service sectors.
• Graduation is required; an MBA or postgraduate qualification in HR is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Practical experience utilizing Resdex and job postings on Naukri, plus proficiency on at least one additional recruitment portal.
• Strong sourcing capabilities via job portals, LinkedIn, and referrals with proven ability to develop and maintain talent pipelines.
• Solid grasp of complete recruitment lifecycle from requisition to joining.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder management and candidate engagement.
• Strong organizational skills including follow-up, coordination, multitasking, and time management across multiple roles and locations.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel or Google Sheets to manage recruitment trackers and MIS documentation.
• High ownership mindset, focused on outcomes with the ability to meet defined timelines and recruitment targets.
• Preference for candidates residing in Kerala or willing to relocate to Kochi or Trivandrum.

Additional Information

• Contact Person: Abdul Wahab
• Contact Number: 8248165076
• Email: Abdul.wahab@lenskart.com