Job Description

Location

: Chembur, Mumbai

Department

: Human Resources

Reports To

: Director of HR

About Us:

Zouk is a modern Indian lifestyle brand. All our products are 100% PeTA approved Vegan and Proudly Indian. We currently operate in the bags, wallets, and footwear. We are building an iconic global consumer brand from India. We aim to achieve this by making great products and building the best consumer brand team in India.

The founders have ~15 years of experience across startups, large companies and are alumni of IIT & IIM. Zouk is a funded startup, backed by Stellaris Venture Partners, Titan Capital (run by the founders of Snapdeal) and the founders of Mamaearth, Wow Skin Science & Beardo.

Zouk sells via its own website and marketplaces like Amazon, Myntra. Zouk has over 350,000+ Happy Customers and has been featured by media outlets like CNBC TV18, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, ET Prime, YourStory. Our bags were also organically featured in the Vidya Balan movie Sherni, Amazon Prime movie Majaa Maa, Netflix's show Little Things 3, Amazon Prime series Hush Hush and Sony TV's Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2. When Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi went to the US in 2021, our bags went as gifts given to global CEOs. We also won the Best Vegan Wallets brand award from PeTA India in 2021

Website

: www.zouk.co.in

About the Role:

We are looking for a result-driven and proactive Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee and manage the recruitment function across various levels and departments. The role involves driving hiring strategies, ensuring timely closures, managing stakeholders, and building a robust talent pipeline for the organization's current and future workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities:1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to meet business hiring needs across functions - Corporate, Retail, Warehouse, and Ecommerce. Collaborate with department heads and business leaders to understand manpower requirements and create hiring plans accordingly. Drive bulk and lateral hiring based on organizational priorities.

2. Sourcing & Selection

Lead sourcing efforts through various channels including job portals, social media, internal referrals, and recruitment agencies. Oversee screening, shortlisting, and evaluation of candidates to ensure cultural and functional fit. Manage interview scheduling and coordination with hiring managers and leadership.

3. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Liaise with external recruitment partners, placement consultants, and agencies to ensure quality and timely delivery of profiles. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to streamline the recruitment process and improve the candidate experience.

4. Process Excellence & Compliance

Ensure adherence to company recruitment policies and compliance with statutory norms during the hiring process. Conduct Background Verification (BGV) and reference checks for all selected candidates. Maintain data accuracy on recruitment trackers, reports, and dashboards.

5. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

Enhance the organization's employer brand through creative hiring campaigns and participation in job fairs and campus drives. Focus on delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle.

6. Team Management & Reporting

Lead, coach, and mentor the recruitment team for enhanced productivity and process adherence. Present regular hiring status, pipeline, and TAT reports to HR and business leadership.

Key Requirements:

Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

6+ years in Talent Acquisition with a proven track record of leading end-to-end recruitment cycles.

Industry Exposure:

Retail, Ecommerce, Manufacturing, Fashion, or similar sectors preferred. Proficient in using ATS/HRMS platforms, Google Sheets/Forms, and MIS reporting. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. Ability to handle bulk and niche hiring requirements under tight timelines.

What We Offer:

Leadership role with complete ownership of recruitment function. Opportunity to shape the talent strategy of a growing organization. Collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?1,500,000.00 - ?2,000,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift
Application Question(s):

Have you handled both bulk and lateral hiring in your previous roles? Do you have experience in managing end-to-end recruitment for multiple departments (such as Corporate, Retail, Warehouse, Ecommerce)? Have you been involved in employer branding initiatives such as job fairs, campus hiring, or social media hiring campaigns? What is your current CTC, Expected CTC and Notice Period?
Experience:

Talent acquisition: 6 years (Required) Team management: 3 years (Required)
Language:

English (Required)
Work Location: In person