Head of Talent Acquisition - Hospitality (Hosteller)

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Head of Talent Acquisition for Hosteller will be responsible for leading the end-to-end recruitment process for ground-level hospitality operations. This role is critical in ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains a large volume of talent across various operational functions such as front office, restaurant staff, and blue-collar roles. Reporting directly to the CHRO, the incumbent will manage a team of 20 recruiters and oversee annual hiring targets of approximately 1,000 to 1,500 employees. The position is based in Mumbai, near MITC Andheri.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies tailored to hospitality ground-level operations, including front office, restaurant, and blue-collar roles.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 20 recruitment professionals to achieve hiring goals efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with operational managers to understand staffing needs and ensure timely fulfillment of hiring requirements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of candidates.
• Maintain a strong talent pipeline by leveraging various sourcing channels and employer branding initiatives.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and continuously improve processes to meet the high-volume hiring targets of 1,000 to 1,500 hires annually.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, specifically within the hospitality industry.
• Proven experience in ground-level operations hiring, including front office, restaurant, and blue-collar roles.
• Strong understanding of hospitality industry hiring practices and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and high-volume recruitment processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools.
• Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and compliance related to hospitality hiring.
• Ability to implement innovative sourcing strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Fluency in English and local languages.

Experience

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on hospitality operations.
• Experience managing large teams and high-volume hiring processes.
• Prior experience in hiring for roles such as front office staff, restaurant personnel, and blue-collar workers.

Environment

• The role is based in Mumbai, near MITC Andheri.
• The work environment involves managing a large recruitment team and collaborating with multiple operational departments.
• The position may require occasional travel to different locations for sourcing and onboarding.

Salary

• The salary range for this role is between 30 to 40 lakhs annually.

GrowthOpportunities

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Benefits

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