Executive - Talent Acquisition

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities across IT, Non-IT, and leadership positions. The incumbent will work closely with business stakeholders to understand manpower needs, formulate sourcing strategies, ensure timely closures, and contribute to employer branding. The ideal candidate should be well-versed with modern sourcing techniques, assessment tools, and talent market insights across sectors.

Role & responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition:

• Handle full-cycle recruitment for IT, Non-IT, and mid to senior leadership roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job descriptions, competencies, and success factors.
• Use job boards, social media, and networking tools to attract the right talent.
• Screen, assess, and coordinate interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Negotiate offers, manage pre-onboarding, and ensure smooth joining of candidates.
• Maintain recruitment reports, trackers, and dashboards with accuracy.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a consultant to business units for talent hiring needs.
• Provide talent market insights and recommend hiring strategies.
• Ensure smooth coordination between candidates, interview panels, and onboarding teams.

Process Excellence & Employer Branding:

• Maintain recruitment SLAs, TATs, and pipeline health metrics.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation in TA operations.
• Support employer branding initiatives, job fairs, and campus hiring activities.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Graduate in any stream; MBA/PGDM in HR will be an added advantage.
• 46 years of hands-on experience in IT and Non-IT recruitment across sectors.
• Experience in handling senior/leadership-level hiring is mandatory.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies and interview evaluation techniques.
• Familiarity with ATS/HRMS platforms and recruitment analytics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple requisitions effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data management tools.