Position title: Head of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, Luxury
About the Company:
Founded in 2011 by Paritosh Mehta, Trunks Company Jaipur is India’s first atelier of its kind in over 78 years of independence—reimagining functional art through the lens of handcrafted Trunks into distinct concepts. Each creation is a unique fusion of form and purpose.
Rooted in the heritage of Jaipur, the atelier draws from tradition and culture while constantly shaping the future of India’s art & design landscape. Whether imagined as Bars, Dressers or Trunks for Travel, Games, and Timepieces, every creation from Trunks Company is an expression of detail—demanding over 2,800-4,000 hours of dedicated artistry. With less than 100 crafted annually, these are more than objects of desire, made to inspire and be treasured for generations.
Website:http://trunkscompany.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/trunkscompany/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
Instagram:https://instagram.com/trunkscompany?igsh=MTNlN3hvY2cwbXlhZw==
Job Requirements and Skills:
We are seeking an experienced Head of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, Luxury (Non-IT) who will take ownership of the end-to-end recruiting process. He or she will focus on effectively sourcing, attracting, hiring, and retaining talented individuals who align with the Brand’s objectives.
This role involves direct interaction with clients, associates, and the industry to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and generate/ convert sales.
Job Skills:
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Strong understanding of modern recruitment strategies and talent intelligence.
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Expertise in using latest hiring tools, ATS platforms, AI sourcing tools, and recruitment automation systems.
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Strong networking and headhunting capabilities.
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Excellent assessment and interviewing skills.
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Strong business acumen with understanding of organizational growth and culture fit.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving, entrepreneurial environment.
Personal Attributes:
1. Excellent written & verbal communication, good personality, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
2. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple clients or agencies simultaneously.
3. Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
4. Mindset & approach to be solution-driven.
5. Adaptability, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for the brand.
Major responsibilities:
Strategic Talent Acquisition
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Lead end-to-end recruitment strategy for mid to senior-level hiring across:
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Creative & Design
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Brand & Marketing
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Luxury Retail & Sales
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Product & Merchandising
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Manufacturing & Production
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Corporate Functions
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Partner closely with business leaders to understand workforce planning, capability gaps, and future talent needs.
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Build strong talent pipelines for niche and leadership roles within luxury and product-based industries.
Leadership Hiring & Talent Mapping
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Drive leadership hiring through market mapping, headhunting, networking, and industry research.
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Identify talent from premium product-driven brands, luxury houses, consumer brands, interior/design firms, and founder-led organizations.
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Build succession pipelines and maintain confidential leadership talent databases.
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
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Strengthen the employer brand through storytelling, social hiring, networking events, and strategic partnerships.
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Ensure a premium and seamless candidate experience aligned with the brand’s luxury positioning.
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Collaborate with marketing and brand teams to create compelling recruitment campaigns and talent communication strategies.
Hiring Technology & Recruitment Analytics
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Drive adoption of modern recruitment technologies and AI-powered hiring platforms.
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Manage and optimize ATS and sourcing tools such as:
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LinkedIn Recruiter
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Naukri RMS
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Instahyre
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Indeed
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AI sourcing and screening platforms
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Recruitment analytics dashboards
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Track recruitment KPIs including:
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Time-to-hire
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Quality-of-hire
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Offer-to-join ratio
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Hiring manager satisfaction
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Diversity metrics
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Recruitment funnel efficiency
Stakeholder & Team Management
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Partner with founders, leadership teams, and department heads for strategic hiring decisions.
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Guide hiring managers on structured interviews, competency-based hiring, and assessment methodologies.
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Mentor and build a high-performing recruitment team and external hiring partners.
Education: MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification preferred.
Experience
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8–15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with significant exposure to:
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Product-based organizations
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Luxury / lifestyle / retail / Consumer brands/Interior/ Fashion & Lifestyle/ Creative & Art Led Businesses
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Design-led or founder-driven businesses
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Proven experience in hiring for mid to senior-level roles.
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Experience in executive search, strategic hiring, and stakeholder management.
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Exposure to creative, brand, production, and commercial hiring is preferred.
Job Location
Jaipur / Mumbai (with frequent travel to Jaipur)
Why Join Us?
This role offers an opportunity to shape the future leadership and creative ecosystem of one of India’s most distinctive luxury brands while working closely with visionary founders and high-performing teams.
