Manager/Associate Director-Talent Acquistion
** Candidates from Consulting Industry preferred **
Summary:
A results-driven talent acquisition professional with over 12-15 years of comprehensive experience in recruitment strategy, team leadership, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making. Proven success in leading cross-functional hiring projects across industries, managing high-performing recruitment teams, and aligning talent goals with business objectives. Adept at navigating complex hiring landscapes, enhancing candidate experience, and contributing to organizational growth through effective people strategies.
Core Competencies:
- Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Strategic Talent Acquisition (Tech & Non-Tech)
- Recruitment Analytics & Metrics (TAT, Cost-per-Hire, etc.)
- Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering
- Employer Branding & Market Intelligence
- Diversity & Inclusion Hiring
- Candidate Experience Management
- Behavioral & Structured Interviews
- Offer & Onboarding Management
Proficiency in ATS
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management & Leadership
- Lead and mentor recruitment teams, ensuring consistent performance, development, and goal alignment.
- Set clear KPIs and regularly monitor performance metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, offer-to-join ratios).
- Encourage continuous learning and knowledge sharing across team members.
Strategic Recruitment & Execution
- Design and execute full cycle hiring strategies across senior, niche, and volume hiring mandates.
- Partner with business units to forecast workforce needs and develop tailored talent acquisition plans.
- Handle complex, multi-location, and cross-functional hiring projects including greenfield and leadership mandates.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and hiring managers on hiring trends, talent availability, and recruitment best practices.
- Maintain strong communication and influence across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Navigate competing priorities and resolve conflicts effectively while managing expectations.
Data-Driven Recruitment
- Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, optimize hiring strategies, and support business decisions.
- Present dashboards and reports on hiring progress, candidate pipeline health, and diversity metrics.
- Leverage market intelligence and benchmarking to stay ahead of hiring competition.
Employer Branding & Talent Pipelining
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to execute branding campaigns that attract top talent.
- Engage in proactive sourcing and networking activities to build a robust talent pipeline.
- Participate in campus and diversity hiring initiatives to support long-term talent goals.
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