Talent Acquisition Officer

The Talent Acquisition Officer will play a vital role in supporting the recruitment and selection process within the Human Resources department. This position involves managing job advertisements, screening and shortlisting candidates, verifying candidate information, coordinating interviews, and maintaining accurate recruitment documentation. The officer will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to ensure manpower needs are met efficiently while adhering to company policies and approved hiring criteria. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

- Job Advertisement: Publish job vacancies across social media channels, job portals, and other relevant recruitment platforms to attract qualified candidates.
- CV Screening: Review and shortlist candidates based on job descriptions, qualifications, experience, and established recruitment criteria.
- Candidate Verification: Conduct thorough verification of candidate details, including educational qualifications, employment history, and supporting documents.
- Interview Coordination: Schedule interviews, liaise with hiring managers, and communicate interview details effectively to candidates.
- Manpower Planning: Collaborate with branch managers and department heads to gather manpower requirements and maintain accurate vacancy records.
- Recruitment Documentation: Maintain comprehensive candidate databases, interview evaluation forms, hiring records, and other recruitment files.
- Hiring Follow-up: Monitor the progress of selected candidates by following up on offers, acceptance, and joining dates.
- Recruitment Reporting: Prepare daily and weekly updates on recruitment activities, including vacancy reports and candidate status lists.
- Data Accuracy: Ensure all candidate information and recruitment records are entered accurately and completely.
- Policy Compliance: Adhere strictly to company recruitment policies, selection criteria, and documentation procedures to maintain compliance.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a preference for candidates who have retail sector experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, as well as email communication and online recruitment platforms.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability in CV screening, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and maintaining recruitment documentation.
- Excellent organizational skills, including coordination, follow-up, time management, and record-keeping.
- Key competencies such as attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, teamwork, and adherence to recruitment criteria.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Retail experience is preferred, enhancing the candidate’s ability to understand sector-specific recruitment needs. The position offers a monthly salary range of Rs32,000 to Rs35,000. The work location requires in-person attendance, fostering direct collaboration with the HR team and hiring managers.

This role is measured by key performance indicators including timely job advertisement postings, accuracy in CV screening and candidate shortlisting, efficient interview coordination, completeness of recruitment documentation, fulfillment of manpower requirements, maintenance of updated candidate databases, and strict compliance with recruitment policies.

The Talent Acquisition Officer will be an essential contributor to building a strong workforce by ensuring a smooth and compliant recruitment process aligned with organizational goals.