Head - Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Head - Talent Acquisition

Department: Human Resources

Role Overview:

The Head Talent Acquisition will lead the entire recruitment function for K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd., overseeing hiring across all academic, non-academic, and corporate roles. The role requires a strategic and experienced HR professional who can drive large-scale hiring, bring structure to leadership recruitment, and build a long-term talent roadmap for the organization.

The individual will also play a key mentoring role, guiding the Deputy Head and the TA team, supporting them in planning, decision-making, and developing scalable recruitment practices to meet the organization's rapid growth needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Talent Planning

• Design and execute organization-wide hiring strategy aligned with business growth and expansion plans.
• Forecast manpower requirements and plan proactive hiring pipelines for upcoming academic years and business verticals.
• Review existing processes and introduce recruitment best practices to ensure efficiency and speed.

2. Leadership & Senior-Level Hiring

• Lead all leadership, mid-senior, and niche hiring mandates across functions.
• Build and maintain strong external networks for leadership talent mapping and succession planning.
• Develop long-term sourcing strategies through referrals, networks, and executive search firms.

3. TA Function Management

• Oversee and mentor the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring structured workflow and adherence to timelines.
• Support the Deputy Head in planning and executing hiring drives, bulk recruitment, and project-based requirements.
• Set and monitor performance metrics such as TAT, offer-to-join ratio, and cost-per-hire.
• Manage recruitment budgets and ensure optimal resource utilization.

4. Mentorship & Capability Building

• Guide the TA team in handling complex or critical hiring situations.
• Provide thought leadership, structure, and direction to elevate recruitment maturity within the function.
• Coach and upskill the team to handle leadership discussions and stakeholder management independently.

5. Stakeholder Management & Employer Branding

*5. Stakeholder Management & Employer Branding*

• Collaborate closely with Management, Business Heads, and Zonal HRs to align hiring priorities.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employer branding and candidate experience.
• Represent the TA function in management reviews, presenting data-backed insights and hiring updates.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of end-to-end recruitment and talent strategy
• Proven expertise in leadership and bulk hiring
• Strong mentoring and people development skills
• Theoretical understanding of recruitment frameworks, assessments, and workforce planning
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical mindset with strong execution ability
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
• At least 8 years in a senior or head-level role, managing large teams and multi-location hiring
• Proven track record in leadership hiring, strategic workforce planning, and scaling TA operations
• Experience in education, service, or large distributed setups preferred

Work Environment:

• On-site role based in Bengaluru
• Requires coordination with management, business heads, and zonal HR teams
• Occasional travel to regional offices or school branches as per business needs