Position Overview:

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Talent Aquisition

Department: Human Resources

Job Location: Worli, Mumbai

Position Overview:

The Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities for the Banquet venues, Outdoor Catering (ODC), and Corporate Services across unit locations and Catering Collective corporate office This role is critical in ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains high-quality talent across frontline, mid-management, and leadership roles, aligned with business growth plans.

The incumbent will play a key role in building a structured, scalable, and data-driven hiring engine, while ensuring speed, quality, and cultural fit.

ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Planning

Partner with business heads (Operations, Culinary, Sales, SCM, Corporate) to understand manpower plans and hiring forecasts
Build monthly and quarterly hiring plans aligned to AOP and expansion roadmap
Develop role-wise hiring strategies for different segments:
Banquet Operations & Service Teams
Culinary (Chefs, CDPs, Commis, R&D roles)
Sales & Event Teams
Corporate & Support Functions
Casual & Temporary Workforce

2. End-to-End Recruitment Management

Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle:
Sourcing → Screening → Interviews → Offer → Onboarding
Ensure TAT adherence and timely closure of positions
Maintain a strong pipeline of ready-to-hire candidates for critical roles
Drive bulk hiring for events, seasonal demand, and expansions

3. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

Build multi-channel sourcing strategies:
Job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed)
Social media hiring
Industry referrals & networks
Vendor partnerships (staffing agencies, manpower suppliers)
Develop a strong database of chefs, service staff, and operations talent
Identify and onboard reliable manpower vendors for casual staffing

4. Employer Branding & Talent Attraction

Work with Marketing team to:
Strengthen employer brand presence on LinkedIn & social platforms
Showcase culture, employee stories, and growth opportunities
Drive initiatives to position the organisation as an employer of choice in hospitality

5. Stakeholder Management

Work closely with:
Venue Heads / GMs
Executive Chefs
Sales Leaders
Corporate Function Heads
Ensure clear understanding of role requirements, quality benchmarks, and timelines
Conduct structured interview coordination and feedback loops

6. Data, MIS & Reporting

Track and report key recruitment metrics:
Time to Hire
Cost per Hire
Offer to Joining Ratio
Source Effectiveness
Attrition (new joiners)
Build weekly and monthly hiring dashboards for leadership review
Identify gaps and continuously improve hiring effectiveness

7. Process & Compliance

Standardize recruitment processes across units
Maintain compliance with company policies and statutory requirements

8. Onboarding & Experience

Ensure smooth onboarding experience for all hires
Coordinate with HR Ops and Admin for:
Documentation
Joining formalities
First-day readiness
Track new joiner retention and early attrition

9. Continuous Improvement

Identify process gaps and implement improvements
Introduce technology-driven solutions (ATS, automation tools)
Build bench strength for critical roles

Key Deliverables (KPIs)

Hiring TAT: Closure within defined timelines
Quality of Hire: Performance & retention of new hires
Offer to Joining Ratio: Target improvement month-on-month
Cost Optimization: Efficient vendor and sourcing management
Pipeline Strength: Ready database for key roles

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree or MBA in Human Resources or related field.
3–6 years of experience in HR Operations, Employee Engagement, and Employee Relations.
Experience in the hospitality or service industry preferred.
Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and HR survey tools.

Key Competencies:

Employee-centric and approachable personality
Strong event planning and execution skills
Creative and proactive in engagement and branding initiatives
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Analytical and data-driven approach
Empathetic, organized, and collaborative team player

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist