Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

We are looking for a proactive and result-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment. The role requires strong expertise in sourcing diverse talent pools, stakeholder management, and the ability to handle multiple hiring mandates in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for all the positions (Junior to Mid/Senior levels)
• Understand business requirements and translate them into effective hiring strategies
• Ensure timely closures while maintaining high quality of hires

2. Corporate Hiring

• Drive hiring for functions such as Sales, Retail, Product, Consumer Research Insights, Marketing, Finance, HR, Online Business, Customer Service, and other corporate roles
• Build strong talent pipelines through job portals, employee referrals, vendor partners, and networking
• Ensure role-fit and cultural alignment through structured screening and assessment

3. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline

• Develop innovative sourcing strategies for both niche and volume hiring
• Build and maintain a ready pipeline for critical and recurring roles
• Leverage multiple channels including LinkedIn, Naukri, social media, and internal databases

4. Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to align on role expectations, timelines, and candidate quality
• Act as a talent advisor by providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and salary benchmarking

5. Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey
• Support employer branding initiatives such as campus hiring, social media campaigns, and engagement activities

6. Data & Process Excellence

• Track and improve key hiring metrics (TAT, offer-to-join ratio, cost per hire, source effectiveness)
• Ensure adherence to recruitment processes, compliance standards, and documentation

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with strong exposure to corporate hiring
• Proven expertise in sourcing through LinkedIn, Naukri, ATS platforms, and referral channels
• Strong understanding of corporate roles and hiring landscape
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a dynamic environment