Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition

Overview

This role leads end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy, partnering with leadership to drive hiring across levels while enhancing employer branding and candidate experience. It leverages data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes and supports strategic workforce planning through strong stakeholder engagement.

Roles & Responsibility:

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy

• Design and implement recruitment strategies, policies, and procedures to attract and onboard top talent.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, assessments, interviewing, and closing candidates across entry-level to executive roles.
• Partner with CXO, leadership and HRBPs to ensure hiring strategies align with business priorities.
• Deliver an exceptional Hiring Manager & Candidate experience and drive continuous improvement in the hiring process.

Employer Branding & Communication

• Plan and execute innovative employer branding initiatives to enhance visibility and strengthen the companys reputation as an employer of choice.
• Manage internal and external communication campaigns across social, digital, and print media.
• Organize recruiting events and campaigns to drive candidate engagement.
• Leverage employee advocacy to increase employer brand visibility on platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
• Track, analyze, and report on branding campaign effectiveness (ROI, visibility, and applicant conversion).

Data-Driven Insights

• Utilize HRIS, ATS, and recruitment marketing tools to monitor hiring metrics and pipeline efficiency.
• Evaluate recruitment KPIs such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate conversion, and diversity ratios.
• Recommend process enhancements based on analytics and market intelligence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong experience in Talent Acquisition across FMCG and/or IT sectors.
• Proven track record of creating and executing sourcing strategies across multiple functions and levels.
• In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and employer branding practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, sourcing platforms, and recruitment marketing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt quickly to change.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Talent Partnering
• Employer Branding & DEI Advocacy
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Leadership & People Development
• Stakeholder Influence & Relationship Management
• Agility, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement