Manager - Talent Acquisition

About Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABDL)

ABDL is an equal opportunity employer and one of Indias most iconic success stories. From a single brand to becoming Indias largest domestic spirits company and one of the largest IMFL player, ABDLs journey is powered by passion, ambition, and relentless execution.

Our portfolio spans some of the most loved and celebrated brands across categoriesOfficers Choice, Sterling Reserve, ICONiQ White Whisky to name a few reaching consumers in 29 countries. At ABDL, innovation meets scale, and talent sits at the heart of everything we build.

If youre excited about shaping organisations, building future-ready talent pipelines, and working in a high-growth, high-ownership environmentthis role is for you.

Role Brief

We are looking for a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist/Manager to drive ABDLs end-to-end recruitment across functions and geographies. This role will play a pivotal role in enabling business growth by building robust talent pipelines, institutionalizing early-career hiring excellence, and strengthening ABDLs employer brand through a hands-on, execution-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with ABDs business and growth objectives
• Lead end-to-end recruitment execution across levels and functions on a pan-India scale
• Partner closely with business leaders on manpower planning, forecasting, and hiring budgets
• Design, execute, and continuously enhance campus hiring programs to build a strong early talent pipeline
• Oversee and mentor a team of
  
  TA executives, ensuring delivery, quality, and speed
• Manage external vendors, consultants, and search partners to optimise hiring outcomes
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality and diverse talent
• Ensure adherence to recruitment policies, compliance standards, and diversity objectives
• Track, analyse, and present recruitment metrics and dashboards to senior leadership
• Drive process improvements, leveraging HR technology and HRIS platforms for efficiency and scalability

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Opportunity to shape talent strategy for one of Indias most iconic Alco-bev, IMFL organisations
• High visibility role with direct engagement with senior leadership
• Ownership of hiring at scale across functions and geographies
• Ability to build systems, processes, and teams that will define ABDLs future growth.

Qualifications

Post Graduate Qualification in Human Resources

Experience:

5 - 7 years of relevant work experience

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in end-to-end recruitment strategy and execution
• Deep understanding of manpower planning, workforce forecasting, and budgeting
• Proven experience in campus hiring program design and execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience working with HRIS and recruitment technology platforms
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
• Highly data-driven, with a strong grip on recruitment analytics and reporting
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment