Associate Manager- Talent Acquisition

Company Description

DecisionTree Analytics & Services empowers businesses to drive growth and navigate complexities by transforming raw data into actionable insights through Data, AI, and Business Intelligence solutions. Serving industries such as Retail, E-Commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare, and more, the company specializes in Strategy, AI/ML, Data Engineering, and Business Intelligence. By combining Data Science, Functional Expertise, and Decision Frameworks, DecisionTree delivers tailored solutions for digital transformation. With cutting-edge tools like AI-driven analytics, predictive models, and cloud strategies, DecisionTree partners with clients globally to craft intelligent strategies that fuel long-term success.

Role Description

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Talent Acquisition Partner at the Associate Manager level to drive end-to-end hiring for business and technology roles across the organization. The individual will act as a strategic hiring partner to business stakeholders, ensuring the timely delivery of quality talent while strengthening employer branding and candidate experience.

This role requires strong stakeholder management, hiring strategy execution, data-driven recruitment practices, and the ability to hire for niche analytics and technology skill sets in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Hiring

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake to onboarding.
• Drive hiring for Analytics, Data Science, BI, AI/ML, Data Engineering, Consulting, Product, and Corporate functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business requirements, workforce planning, and hiring priorities.
• Build sourcing strategies through job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, social media, and talent mapping.
• Conduct screening discussions to evaluate technical fit, behavioral competencies, and culture alignment.
• Ensure strong candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and hiring managers.
• Provide regular hiring updates, pipeline visibility, market insights, and hiring analytics.
• Influence hiring decisions through structured assessments and data-backed recommendations.
• Collaborate with HRBP and business teams on manpower planning and hiring forecasts.

Recruitment Strategy & Operations

• Improve recruitment processes, interview governance, and hiring turnaround time.
• Drive campus hiring, lateral hiring, and niche talent acquisition initiatives.
• Maintain recruitment dashboards and hiring MIS reports.
• Ensure adherence to hiring SLAs, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns.

Team & Process Contribution

• Mentor junior recruiters or TA coordinators where applicable.
• Contribute to process automation and TA best practices.
• Participate in HR projects related to talent management, workforce planning, and employee branding.

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of technology and analytics hiring landscapes.
• 7-10 years of relevant Talent Acquisition experience.
• Prior experience in analytics, technology consulting, IT services, or product organizations preferred.
• Experience handling mid-level and niche hiring independently.
• Expertise in sourcing niche talent across analytics and consulting domains.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Data-driven approach to recruitment and decision-making.
• Good understanding of recruitment metrics and ATS platforms.
• Exposure to hiring for one or more of the following: Data Science, ML / AI, Tableau /Power BI, SQL / Python, Cloud & Data Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.