Recruitment Specialist

Role Summary
The Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process across Ristara Foods, covering Outlets, Corporate, Food Production, and Warehouse operations. The role works closely with Outlet Operations and HODs to understand manpower requirements, build a strong talent pipeline, and ensure timely hiring to support the organisation’s business growth.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage end-to-end recruitment for Outlets, Corporate, Food Production, and Warehouse functions.
· Partner with Outlet Operations and Department Heads to understand manpower requirements and develop hiring plans aligned with business and expansion timelines.
· Source candidates through Job Portals, Campus Drives, Employee Referrals, NGO Connects, Job Fairs, recruitment consultants, and other relevant channels.
· Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for high-volume and high-attrition QSR roles.
· Mentor and guide the recruitment team on effective sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.
· Conduct interviews, coordinate assessments, manage offer negotiations, documentation, and onboarding handover.
· Track key recruitment metrics such as Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, Source Effectiveness, and Offer-to-Joining Ratio.
· Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen the Ristara Foods employer brand.
· Coordinate with Banks, BGV Agencies, Medical Vendors, and other external partners to ensure timely completion of onboarding formalities.
· Oversee the induction process and ensure a smooth joining experience for new employees.
· Ensure staffing readiness ahead of new outlet launches.
· Maintain recruitment trackers and MIS in line with company HR policies and reporting requirements.
· Support day-to-day HR Operations and other HR initiatives as required.
Qualifications & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA/PGDM in HR is preferred.
· 4–7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably within QSR, Retail, F&B, Hospitality, or other high-volume service industries.
· Proven experience in high-volume, multi-location recruitment across frontline, supervisory, managerial, and corporate positions.
· Experience in recruitment for new store/outlet launches or business expansion projects is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
· Strong sourcing and stakeholder management skills.
· Ability to manage high-volume recruitment within tight timelines.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
· Data-driven approach to recruitment reporting and MIS.
· Willingness to travel across outlet locations in Bengaluru as required.

Work arrangement
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