Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition & Hiring Strategy
- Design and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies for multiple functions and business verticals.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle — from requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, evaluation, and offer negotiation to onboarding.
- Build innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent through job portals, social media, employee referrals, and networking.
- Ensure hiring timelines and quality benchmarks are consistently met.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Set up and lead a high-performing Talent Acquisition team from scratch.
- Mentor, train, and coach recruiters to improve performance, efficiency, and professionalism.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
- Process & Performance Management
- Establish and streamline TA processes, documentation, reporting, and metrics to ensure operational excellence.
- Define KPIs and track productivity, turnaround time, and quality of hires.
- Implement best practices in recruitment technology, tools, and automation to enhance efficiency.
- Client/Account Management & Relationship Nurturing
- Act as the key point of contact for assigned accounts and clients.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination and delivery.
- Understand client hiring needs, workforce planning, and provide proactive hiring solutions.
- Manage escalations, handle objections effectively, and maintain high client satisfaction levels.
- Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with business leaders, HR, and operations to align hiring strategies with business goals.
- Partner with management on workforce planning and talent pipeline development.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Experience: 6–10 years of proven success in Talent Acquisition, preferably in a high-growth or staffing environment.
- Leadership Skills: Strong experience in leading and developing recruitment teams.
- Process Orientation: Expertise in designing and managing recruitment processes, metrics, and reporting.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high confidence in client interactions.
- Accountability: Strong ownership mindset with the ability to perform under pressure and meet aggressive targets.
- Objection Handling: Skilled in managing client challenges and team escalations calmly and effectively.
- Training & Coaching: Demonstrated ability to train and groom recruitment professionals.
- Availability: Should not have long leave plans in the near future and must be available for immediate or short-notice joining.
