Deputy General Manager/GM - Talent Acquisition

You are a dynamic and results-driven professional with 12 to 15 years of experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles within Talent Acquisition. Bankai Group is looking for a Deputy General Manager/GM - Talent Acquisition to strategically lead and drive the talent acquisition strategy globally. Your expertise in workforce planning and recruitment will be crucial in shaping and executing recruitment strategies while fostering a high-performing team. Your responsibilities will include developing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's objectives and designing workforce planning initiatives to acquire top-tier talent. Collaborating with senior leadership to understand talent needs, you will customize talent pipelines for key roles and stay updated on industry trends to adjust recruitment strategies accordingly. Leading a team of recruiters, talent acquisition partners, and coordinators, you will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the talent acquisition function. Implementing ongoing training programs and establishing clear performance metrics will be essential to drive team success. You will oversee recruitment operations to ensure efficiency, speed, and quality in the hiring process, manage the applicant tracking system for streamlined operations, and enhance the candidate experience. Partnering with marketing teams, you will enhance the employer brand, champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, and develop recruitment marketing strategies. Building relationships with internal stakeholders, providing counsel on market trends, and forecasting talent requirements will be part of your responsibilities. Utilizing data and analytics for decision-making, reporting talent acquisition performance to senior leadership, and driving continuous improvement and innovation within the function are key aspects of the role. To qualify, you should have a Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, with an MBA or advanced HR certifications preferred. Strong leadership skills, experience with applicant tracking systems, and expertise in talent market trends are essential. Preferred skills include experience in high-growth organizations, familiarity with advanced recruitment technologies, and expertise in employer branding and diversity & inclusion strategies.,