Job Description

Profile overview: The Manager of Talent Acquisition is responsible for overseeing and managing the recruitment process to attract top-tier talent for the organization. This role involves working closely with department heads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and lead a team of recruiters. The manager ensures that recruitment processes are efficient, inclusive, and aligned with the company's business goals and values. TA 80% and Operations 20% Key Responsibilities: 1. Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and support a team of talent acquisition professionals to meet recruitment goals. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment. Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations to enhance team productivity. 2. Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with company growth and staffing needs. Analyze workforce planning needs and forecast talent acquisition requirements. Drive initiatives to diversify talent pipelines and build long-term talent pools. 3. Recruitment Process Management: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, candidate assessments, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Implement and maintain recruitment best practices to ensure efficiency and consistency. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. 4. Sourcing & Talent Pool Development: Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates across various platforms job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking. Utilize recruitment technologies Applicant Tracking System, LinkedIn, Consultants, Recruiter and data analytics to drive sourcing and selection strategies. Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings. 5. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HODs to understand specific job requirements, cultural fit, and department needs. Provide regular updates to leadership on recruitment progress, metrics, and any challenges. Act as a consultant to hiring managers by providing advice on interview techniques, assessment tools, and market compensation trends. 6. Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to hiring practices, diversity, and inclusion. Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire. Monitor and address any candidate feedback to continually improve the recruitment process. 7. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience: Collaborate with marketing and HR teams to enhance the organizations employer brand and presence in the talent market. Champion the companys values, culture, and diversity initiatives throughout the recruitment process. Lead initiatives that enhance the overall candidate experience, from initial contact to onboarding. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Masters preferred). Experience: 12 – 15 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. Skills: Proven ability to manage and develop teams. Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and sourcing techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with recruitment technologies and tools (e.g., Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter). Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions based on metrics. Strong organizational and project management skills.