Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager – Talent Acquisition to lead and drive our domestic recruitment function across India. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment operations, leading a team of recruiters, developing effective hiring strategies, and ensuring the timely acquisition of high-quality talent across multiple business functions.

The candidate should possess strong leadership capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of hiring across IT and/or Non-IT domains in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Talent Acquisition team to achieve recruitment targets and hiring timelines.
• Own the complete recruitment lifecycle, including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Drive hiring for lateral, niche, leadership, and bulk hiring requirements across multiple business functions.
• Develop sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, employee referrals, recruitment agencies, networking, and campus hiring initiatives.
• Ensure a strong candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Monitor recruiter productivity, hiring metrics, and SLA adherence while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and mentoring sessions for the recruitment team.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for critical and future hiring needs.
• Negotiate compensation packages in line with organizational policies and market benchmarks.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure seamless hiring operations.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly recruitment reports, dashboards, and hiring analytics to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, employment laws, and organizational hiring standards.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and participate in recruitment events, job fairs, and campus engagement activities.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes through automation, analytics, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA in HR is preferred.
• 8–15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience in domestic recruitment across IT, Non-IT, Engineering, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, or other industries.
• Strong understanding of recruitment methodologies, sourcing strategies, and interview techniques.
• Experience managing high-volume and niche hiring requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRMS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking and recruitment metrics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Talent Acquisition Strategy
• Team Leadership and People Management
• Workforce Planning
• Stakeholder and Hiring Manager Management
• Recruitment Analytics and Reporting
• Campus Recruitment
• Employer Branding
• Vendor and Agency Management
• Salary Negotiation
• Process Improvement
• Interviewing and Candidate Assessment
• Recruitment Compliance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time-to-Hire
• Time-to-Fill
• Cost-per-Hire
• Offer Acceptance Rate
• Quality of Hire
• Hiring Manager Satisfaction
• Candidate Experience Score
• Recruiter Productivity
• SLA Compliance
• Team Performance and Retention

Tools & Technologies

• Naukri Recruiter
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed
• Foundit (formerly Monster India)
• ATS/HRMS Platforms (Darwinbox, SAP SuccessFactors, Zoho Recruit, Taleo, Workday, etc.)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Google Workspace

Core Competencies

• Strategic Hiring
• Leadership and Team Development
• Decision-Making
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Management
• Data-Driven Recruitment
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Effective Communication

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Experience

• 8–15 Years