Talent Acquisition ( Team Lead )

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Lead

Location: Sector 66, Gurgaon

Department: Human Resources

Reporting To: CHRO

Experience: 810 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About College Dekho:

College Dekho is one of Indias leading ed-tech companies, revolutionizing the higher education ecosystem. We connect students, colleges, and institutions, offering end-to-end solutions that empower learners to make informed decisions. As we scale, we are seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader who can drive hiring strategies, build high-performing teams, and ensure talent excellence across all verticals. Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Talent Acquisition (TA) professional with 810 years of comprehensive recruitment and leadership experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end talent acquisition, including strategic workforce planning, employer branding, process optimization, and team management. This is a leadership role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities:

? Talent Strategy & Planning: Own and drive the organizations talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals. Partner with business leaders to forecast hiring needs across functions. Design and implement long-term recruiting strategies to meet future talent demands.

? Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Lead mid to senior-level hiring across verticals including sales, marketing, Finance, CXO office and corporate functions. Optimize and standardize recruitment processes to ensure efficiency and a great candidate experience.

? Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of recruiters; drive performance, capability building, and motivation. Define team goals, set KPIs, and review performance regularly.

? Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with CXOs and hiring managers to understand talent requirements and deliver quality hires within timelines. Serve as a trusted advisor on market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence.

? Technology & Reporting: Leverage ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and recruitment tools to drive data-driven hiring decisions. Generate and share dashboards and reports to track hiring metrics, TAT, and funnel performance. Proficient in Excel

? Employer Branding: Drive initiatives to strengthen College Dekhos employer brand. Create and execute recruitment marketing campaigns to attract top talent.

? Diversity & Inclusion: Promote inclusive hiring practices and ensure diverse talent pipelines.

Key Requirements:

? 810 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 23 years in a leadership role.

? Proven expertise in hiring across multiple functions including marketing, sales, CXO office, finance and corporate functions.

? Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.

? In-depth understanding of recruitment tools, sourcing strategies, and talent analytics.

? Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.

? Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, and evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

? MBA/PGDM in HR or a related field from a reputed institute.

? Exposure to modern hiring platforms, tools, and technologies.

? Prior experience in the education or technology sector is a plus.

What We Offer:

? A dynamic and innovative work environment.

? Opportunity to work with industry leaders and contribute to nation-building through education.

? Competitive salary and benefits.

? A culture that values innovation, learning, and growth