Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager – Talent Acquisition to lead and drive our domestic recruitment function across India. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment operations, leading a team of recruiters, developing effective hiring strategies, and ensuring the timely acquisition of high-quality talent across multiple business functions.
The candidate should possess strong leadership capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of hiring across IT and/or Non-IT domains in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Talent Acquisition team to achieve recruitment targets and hiring timelines.
- Own the complete recruitment lifecycle, including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
- Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective hiring strategies.
- Drive hiring for lateral, niche, leadership, and bulk hiring requirements across multiple business functions.
- Develop sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, employee referrals, recruitment agencies, networking, and campus hiring initiatives.
- Ensure a strong candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Monitor recruiter productivity, hiring metrics, and SLA adherence while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and mentoring sessions for the recruitment team.
- Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for critical and future hiring needs.
- Negotiate compensation packages in line with organizational policies and market benchmarks.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure seamless hiring operations.
- Prepare and present weekly and monthly recruitment reports, dashboards, and hiring analytics to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, employment laws, and organizational hiring standards.
- Drive employer branding initiatives and participate in recruitment events, job fairs, and campus engagement activities.
- Continuously improve recruitment processes through automation, analytics, and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA in HR is preferred.
- 8–15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven experience in domestic recruitment across IT, Non-IT, Engineering, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, or other industries.
- Strong understanding of recruitment methodologies, sourcing strategies, and interview techniques.
- Experience managing high-volume and niche hiring requirements.
- Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRMS platforms.
- Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking and recruitment metrics.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Team Leadership and People Management
- Workforce Planning
- Stakeholder and Hiring Manager Management
- Recruitment Analytics and Reporting
- Campus Recruitment
- Employer Branding
- Vendor and Agency Management
- Salary Negotiation
- Process Improvement
- Interviewing and Candidate Assessment
- Recruitment Compliance
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Time-to-Hire
- Time-to-Fill
- Cost-per-Hire
- Offer Acceptance Rate
- Quality of Hire
- Hiring Manager Satisfaction
- Candidate Experience Score
- Recruiter Productivity
- SLA Compliance
- Team Performance and Retention
Tools & Technologies
- Naukri Recruiter
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Indeed
- Foundit (formerly Monster India)
- ATS/HRMS Platforms (Darwinbox, SAP SuccessFactors, Zoho Recruit, Taleo, Workday, etc.)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Workspace
Core Competencies
- Strategic Hiring
- Leadership and Team Development
- Decision-Making
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation Skills
- Relationship Management
- Data-Driven Recruitment
- Adaptability
- Business Acumen
- Effective Communication
Employment Type
Experience
