Senior Manager/Associate Director - Talent Acquisition - Tech & Non-Tech Hiring

• Job Title: Senior Manager/Associate Director - Talent Acquisition (Tech & Non-Tech)
• Location: Hyderabad
• Role Summary

The Associate Director - Talent Acquisition will lead and scale end-to-end hiring across Tech and Non-Tech functions. This role requires a strategic recruitment leader with strong stakeholder management, people leadership capabilities, and deep market intelligence expertise to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Define and execute the overall talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead high-volume and niche hiring across Tech and Non-Tech roles.
• Drive innovative sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with senior leadership, business heads, and HR partners to understand workforce plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor on hiring trends, talent availability, and market insights.
• Manage expectations and ensure timely delivery of hiring commitments.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of full-time recruiters (FTEs).
• Set performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and build a high-performance recruitment culture.
• Drive capability building within the TA team through coaching and best practices.

Sourcing, Market Intelligence & Analytics

• Oversee advanced sourcing strategies including direct sourcing, referrals, and external partnerships.
• Conduct market intelligence and competitor analysis to benchmark talent, compensation, and hiring practices.
• Leverage recruitment metrics and dashboards to drive data-backed decisions.

Process Excellence & Governance

• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, processes, and hiring SLAs.
• Continuously improve hiring efficiency, candidate experience, and quality of hire.
• Collaborate with HR operations and employer branding teams to strengthen talent attraction.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree from a recognized institution.
• 12-20 years of end-to-end recruitment experience, with majority exposure to Tech and Non-Tech hiring.
• 4-5+ years of proven people management experience, leading teams of recruiters.
• Strong expertise in stakeholder management, sourcing strategies, and workforce planning.
• Experience in market intelligence, competitor analysis, and talent mapping.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Leadership and team development
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Data-driven decision-making
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills