Job Title: Head - Talent Acquisition
Department: Human Resources
Role Overview:
The Head Talent Acquisition will lead the entire recruitment function for K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd., overseeing hiring across all academic, non-academic, and corporate roles. The role requires a strategic and experienced HR professional who can drive large-scale hiring, bring structure to leadership recruitment, and build a long-term talent roadmap for the organization.
The individual will also play a key mentoring role, guiding the Deputy Head and the TA team, supporting them in planning, decision-making, and developing scalable recruitment practices to meet the organization's rapid growth needs.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Talent Planning
- Design and execute organization-wide hiring strategy aligned with business growth and expansion plans.
- Forecast manpower requirements and plan proactive hiring pipelines for upcoming academic years and business verticals.
- Review existing processes and introduce recruitment best practices to ensure efficiency and speed.
2. Leadership & Senior-Level Hiring
- Lead all leadership, mid-senior, and niche hiring mandates across functions.
- Build and maintain strong external networks for leadership talent mapping and succession planning.
- Develop long-term sourcing strategies through referrals, networks, and executive search firms.
3. TA Function Management
- Oversee and mentor the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring structured workflow and adherence to timelines.
- Support the Deputy Head in planning and executing hiring drives, bulk recruitment, and project-based requirements.
- Set and monitor performance metrics such as TAT, offer-to-join ratio, and cost-per-hire.
- Manage recruitment budgets and ensure optimal resource utilization.
4. Mentorship & Capability Building
- Guide the TA team in handling complex or critical hiring situations.
- Provide thought leadership, structure, and direction to elevate recruitment maturity within the function.
- Coach and upskill the team to handle leadership discussions and stakeholder management independently.
5. Stakeholder Management & Employer Branding
*5. Stakeholder Management & Employer Branding*
- Collaborate closely with Management, Business Heads, and Zonal HRs to align hiring priorities.
- Drive initiatives to enhance employer branding and candidate experience.
- Represent the TA function in management reviews, presenting data-backed insights and hiring updates.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end recruitment and talent strategy
- Proven expertise in leadership and bulk hiring
- Strong mentoring and people development skills
- Theoretical understanding of recruitment frameworks, assessments, and workforce planning
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
- Analytical mindset with strong execution ability
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
Qualifications & Experience:
- MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
- At least 8 years in a senior or head-level role, managing large teams and multi-location hiring
- Proven track record in leadership hiring, strategic workforce planning, and scaling TA operations
- Experience in education, service, or large distributed setups preferred
Work Environment:
- On-site role based in Bengaluru
- Requires coordination with management, business heads, and zonal HR teams
- Occasional travel to regional offices or school branches as per business needs
