Executive Talent Acquisition (Academic Hiring)

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Job Title

Executive Talent Acquisition (Academic Faculty Hiring)

Department

Human Resources

Location

MIT-WPU, Pune

Reporting Authority

Manager Talent Acquisition

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• To identify, attract, and onboard qualified academic talent by implementing effective faculty recruitment strategies. The role is responsible for building a strong employer brand, ensuring a seamless hiring experience, and fostering positive relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders to support MIT World Peace Universitys academic excellence and institutional growth.

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Strategic

Talent Sourcing and Acquisition Strategy

• Support the development and execution of recruitment strategies to attract top academic talent across diverse disciplines.
• Maintain a continuous pipeline of qualified faculty through proactive sourcing, networking, and engagement initiatives.

Employer Branding and Candidate Engagement

• Promote MIT-WPUs academic vision, values, and achievements to strengthen its position as an employer of choice in higher education.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Deans, School Heads, and HR leadership to understand faculty requirements, position specifications, and hiring priorities.
• Coordinate interviews, selection panels, and approval processes to ensure timely hiring decisions.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure adherence to university recruitment policies, approval protocols, and statutory compliance in all hiring activities.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, dashboards, and reports for management review.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the enhancement of recruitment systems, tools, and processes for improved efficiency and quality of hires.
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in academic recruitment.

Operational

Manpower Planning and Forecasting

• Assess current and future faculty staffing needs in coordination with Deans and School Heads.
• Maintain updated faculty strength reports and vacancy trackers as per the approved organogram.

Talent Sourcing and Recruitment Operations

• Execute end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection for academic positions.Utilize multiple sourcing channels such as job portals, social media, referrals, and professional networks to identify suitable candidates.
• Manage recruitment for hard-to-fill and niche academic roles through targeted search strategies.

Employer Branding and Candidate Engagement

• Support employer branding initiatives through faculty engagement campaigns, career fairs, and academic networking events.
• Ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process.

Recruitment Systems and Data Management

• Maintain recruitment data in HRIS and talent acquisition tools.
• Generate and present periodic reports on hiring progress, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and other key recruiting KPIs.

Selection and Onboarding Coordination

• Coordinate with panel members, departments, and HR Operations for interview scheduling, feedback collection, and offer rollouts.
• Support post-selection activities including documentation, background verification, and onboarding.

Process Improvement and Compliance

• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend solutions to enhance recruitment efficiency.
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with institutional policies and statutory requirements.

Retention and Talent Development Support

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Academic Heads to monitor faculty engagement and retention trends.
• Support initiatives related to faculty development and internal mobility.

Collaborations

• Deans and School Heads:

  To understand academic manpower requirements, faculty profiles, and selection criteria aligned with institutional goals.

• Human Resources Department:

  To coordinate manpower planning, offer approvals, onboarding formalities, and compliance documentation.

• Academic Administration:

  To ensure timely recruitment aligned with academic calendars and program delivery schedules.

• Recruitment and Search Partners:

  To engage with external agencies, job portals, and professional networks for sourcing qualified faculty.

• Employer Branding and Communications Team:

  To support faculty recruitment campaigns, outreach activities, and visibility initiatives across academic platforms.

Academic

• Educational Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in

  business administration, Commerce, or Science (BBA/B. Com/B.Sc.)

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• Masters degree in human resources (MBA/PGDM in HR)

  or equivalent specialization is mandatory.

• Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

  of relevant experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in

  academic or education sector hiring

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• Hands-on experience in sourcing, screening, and evaluating faculty profiles across various disciplines.

• Skills and Competencies:

• Familiarity with diverse selection and assessment methods (interviews, teaching demonstrations, assignments, and psychometric tests).
• Proficiency in using HRIS, ATS, and recruitment marketing tools.
• Experience in posting and managing job advertisements on professional networks, social media, and job portals.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and candidate engagement skills.

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Knowledge and Skills

• Sound understanding of academic structures, UGC/AICTE norms, and institutional hiring frameworks.
• Proficiency in HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and recruitment marketing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques (social media, job boards, referrals, professional networks, etc.).
• Ability to analyse recruitment metrics and generate data-driven insights.
• Familiarity with diverse selection methods including interviews, teaching demos, and assessments.

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination abilities.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven approach.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet timelines.