Talent Acquisition Manager

About Salad Days

At Salad Days, we’re driven by a mission to make India healthier—one fresh meal at a time. Inspired by the idea of being at our best, we aim to provide meals that support our customers health and well-being.

Today, we are proud to be India’s leading provider of fresh, nutritious salads, delivering quality meals within 30 minutes. But Salad Days is more than just food; it’s a community built on growth, support, and a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in what we do—knowing that when we’re at our best, our customers receive the very best too.

Job Overview – Talent Acquisition Manager

If youre someone who embraces imperfection, thrives on honesty, discipline, hustle, and has a hunger to learn and contribute, we want to meet you.

We are seeking a dynamic and data-driven Talent Acquisition Manager to lead mid-level and leadership hiring mandates across functions. This role calls for a proactive professional who understands hiring trends, values strategic sourcing, and drives recruitment through data, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment

Manage the full recruitment life cycle—from sourcing and screening to interviewing, selection, and onboarding—across multiple functions.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics (e.g., TAT, source effectiveness, cost per hire) to optimize performance and improve hiring quality.

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

Use innovative sourcing techniques via social platforms, job boards, employee referrals, and professional networks to build strong talent pipelines.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand workforce needs and plan short- and long-term hiring strategies.

Candidate Experience

Ensure a positive, professional, and engaging experience for candidates at every stage of the recruitment process.

Process Improvement

Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency, quality of hires, and alignment with business goals.

Requirements

8–10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in the QSR, F&B, or cloud kitchen industry.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Strong analytical mindset with comfort in using recruitment dashboards, ATS systems, and Excel/Google Sheets.

Proven experience hiring across diverse functions (e.g., operations, culinary, supply chain).

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Self-motivated and energetic; thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Working knowledge of Keka HRMS or other HR management systems is preferred.