Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title:Talent Acquisition Manager

Location:Bangalore Urban

Job Type:Full-Time | In Office

Salary:70,000 ?1,20,000 per month

Working Days:5 Days per Week

About the Opportunity

Recruit Forge is hiring a Talent Acquisition Manager for one of its prestigious client institutions, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, for its Centre of Excellence in Design (D-CoE).

This role focuses on managing centre-level talent acquisition and people operations, supporting interns and contractual staff, and ensuring a structured, healthy, and compliant work environment aligned with institutional standards.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition & People Operations Manager will independently manage day-to-day people operations at the Centre of Excellence in Design while coordinating closely with the central Human Resources office.

The role covers recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, performance support, grievance redressal, and process governance for interns and contractual employees, ensuring smooth programme continuity and workforce stability.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Coordinate recruitment of interns and contractual staff as per programme requirements
• Work with programme heads to define roles, skills, and engagement duration
• Manage application screening, interview coordination, and selection documentation
• Maintain an active talent pipeline for current and future Centre needs

Onboarding & Induction

• Design and execute Centre-level onboarding processes
• Ensure completion of joining formalities and documentation
• Communicate Centre expectations, reporting structures, and deliverables
• Act as the first point of operational support during onboarding

Intern & Employee Engagement

• Serve as the primary Centre contact for non-technical concerns
• Conduct regular check-ins to assess workload, engagement, and well-being
• Address motivation, integration, and role-clarity issues proactively
• Promote a professional, inclusive, and respectful work culture

Retention & Continuity Management

• Track tenure, engagement levels, and programme alignment
• Identify early attrition risks and coordinate corrective actions
• Support extensions, transitions, and exits of interns and staff
• Ensure structured handovers and knowledge continuity

Performance & Conduct Support

• Coordinate performance feedback processes with programme leads
• Support documentation for performance concerns and improvement plans
• Address issues related to attendance, professionalism, and conduct
• Ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with institutional norms

Conflict Resolution & Grievance Handling

• Act as a neutral and confidential point of contact for grievances
• Facilitate structured mediation and resolution processes
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality
• Escalate cases to leadership or central HR when required

Policy Implementation & Governance

• Support implementation of institutional and Centre-level policies
• Ensure interns and staff are informed of applicable rules and SOPs
• Assist in drafting and maintaining Centre-specific people management SOPs
• Ensure compliance without duplicating central HR functions

Records, Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain accurate records of hiring, onboarding, tenure, and exits
• Track people metrics including hiring volume, engagement, and retention
• Prepare periodic reports for Centre leadership
• Coordinate with administrative and HR teams as required

Required Skills & Competencies

Functional Skills

• Experience in people operations, talent acquisition, or workforce management
• Strong understanding of intern and contractual employment environments
• Excellent documentation and process management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion

Behavioural Skills

• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness
• Fair, structured, and unbiased conflict resolution approach
• Ability to work with faculty, interns, technical teams, and administrators
• Highly organised and dependable

Employment Terms & Conditions

• Contract Duration:1 year (renewable annually up to 5 years based on performance)
• Selection Process:Interview at IISc Bangalore campus
• Shift Requirements:Candidates may be required to work shifts, including nights and holidays (except female candidates)
• Accommodation:No campus accommodation provided
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates

About Recruit Forge

Recruit Forge is a staffing and recruitment firm that partners with leading organizations and institutions to manage their hiring requirements. We support clients by identifying suitable candidates and facilitating a structured, transparent, and compliant recruitment process.