Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition to lead non-tech hiring across Sales and Operations functions. This role requires strong expertise in team handling, stakeholder management, and high-volume hiring in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

● Own end-to-end recruitment for Sales, Business Development, Operations, and Support roles

● Build strong pipelines through multiple sourcing channels (job portals, referrals, social hiring, vendor management)

● Ensure structured screening and assessment aligned with business needs

● Lead and manage a team of recruiters; drive performance and productivity

● Set clear KRAs, monitor daily/weekly hiring metrics, and provide regular feedback

● Mentor and coach team members to improve sourcing, screening, and stakeholder handling skills

● Ensure adherence to hiring SLAs and process compliance

● Partner with Business Heads, Sales Leaders, and Ops Managers to understand hiring needs

● Act as a strategic advisor on market intelligence, compensation benchmarks, and hiring feasibility

● Drive regular hiring reviews and ensure alignment on priorities and timelines

● Manage expectations and ensure a strong candidate and hiring manager experience

● Track and report key metrics: TAT, offer-to-join ratio, source effectiveness, cost per hire

● Identify bottlenecks and improve hiring efficiency

● Ensure smooth offer rollout, negotiation, and onboarding coordination

Required Skills:

● Strong experience in non-tech hiring (Sales/Operations roles)

● Proven experience in team handling

● Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

● Ability to work in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

● Strong data orientation and reporting skills

● Expertise in closing candidates and offer negotiation