Manager

Job Summary

The Associate Manager – Recruitment is responsible for leading end-to-end hiring activities, managing a team of recruiters, partnering with business leaders, and ensuring timely fulfilment of organizational talent needs. This role requires strong stakeholder management, strategic planning, and hands-on experience in sourcing and closing candidates across multiple domains.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy
  

Develop and implement hiring strategies in alignment with business growth plans.
Identify effective sourcing channels and optimize recruitment processes for efficiency.Analyze hiring trends, market insights, and competitor hiring patterns to support decision-making.

• End-to-End Recruitment Management
  

Drive full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
Manage hiring for mid-level and senior-level positions across technical and non-technical roles.Ensure quality of hires and timely closures as per business SLAs.

• Team Leadership
  

Lead, mentor, and guide a team of recruiters to achieve hiring targets.
Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and training sessions for the team.Foster a high-performance and collaborative work environment.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  

Work closely with department heads and hiring managers to understand talent needs.
Conduct intake meetings and create detailed job requirements.Manage third-party vendors, consultancies, and job portals for effective talent sourcing.

• Recruitment Operations
  

Manage recruitment dashboards, daily trackers, and hiring reports.
Monitor recruitment KPIs such as TAT, offer-to-join ratio, sourcing mix, and pipeline health.Ensure adherence to hiring policies and compliance requirements.

• Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
  

Drive employer branding initiatives in collaboration with HR and Marketing teams.
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout all recruitment touchpoints.Represent the organization at hiring events, job fairs, and online platforms.

• Offer Management & Onboarding Coordination
  

Handle compensation discussions, offer rollouts, negotiations, and pre-joining engagement.Coordinate with HR operations and onboarding teams to ensure smooth joining formalities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.11–13 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 2–3 years in a leadership/managerial role.Strong experience in technical hiring (IT) and non-technical recruitment.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.Proficiency in ATS, recruitment tools, social hiring platforms, and MS Office.Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.