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As Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead the full recruitment lifecycle to attract exceptional talent for executives (non-faculty) that drives Plaksha’s vision of reimagining education. As part of the HR team, you will also get a chance to participate and influence several other HR processes also. Key Role Responsibilities Strategic Hiring Work closely with the CHRO on the annual hiring plan aligned with academic and institutional goals; anticipate needs and elevate talent quality across functions. Role Design & Sourcing Partner with hiring managers to shape role definitions; implement proactive sourcing strategies to build diverse, high-caliber talent pipelines. Selection Excellence Manage structured evaluations—from screening to final interviews—ensuring fairness, consistency, and a strong candidate experience. Incorporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies in every step of the recruitment process. Build diverse candidate slates and check for Plaksha mission fitment. Offer & Closure Lead offer negotiations and hiring closures with attention to internal equity, external competitiveness, and institutional values. Pre-Onboarding Coordination Oversee background checks, documentation, and transition planning for smooth onboarding. HRMS & Data Analysis Leverage the HRMS and ATS to streamline workflows, ensure data accuracy, and enable analytics-driven hiring decisions. Monitor hiring metrics, generate actionable insights, and drive improvements that strengthen process quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Employer Branding Advance employer branding initiatives – both digitally and in person. Increase the pull factor for the Plaksha brand as measured by time to build high quality candidate slates, offer conversion percentage, number and quality of referrals and candidate experience. Vendor Management Identify, onboard, and manage recruitment partners, background verification agencies, and other vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely service delivery aligned with Plaksha’s standards. Education and E xperience Bachelor’s degree advanced degree in Human Resources or related field is a plus. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in education, consulting, or mission-driven organizations. Location Mohali Skills Understanding of best-in-class recruitment processes Strong interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written) Good negotiation and influence skills Knowledge of testing tools including critical analysis, aptitude and psychometric tools will be good to have High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism Well versed with applicant tracking systems (ATS), Excel/Google Sheets, and recruitment platforms such as Naukri, LinkedIn Talent Solutions etc. Write to us with a note on what makes you a good fit for this role. Do not forget to attach your CV and work samples! careers@plaksha.edu.in
