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Manager ?? Talent Acquisition (IT Services)
About the RoleWe are hiring Manager ?? Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end recruitment for an IT Services organization supporting multiple technologies, clients, and delivery timelines. This role is critical in driving hiring strategy, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring timely closures in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesHiring Strategy & Delivery?¢ Own end-to-end hiring for IT services roles across technologies such as Java, .NET, Cloud, Data, QA, ERP, DevOps, and Full Stack.?¢ Drive lateral and volume hiring aligned to client ramp-ups, new wins, and project demands.?¢ Create and execute hiring plans considering market availability, timelines, and cost constraints.?¢ Ensure consistent delivery against time-to-hire, quality, and joining targets.Stakeholder Management?¢ Partner with delivery heads, account managers, and business leaders to understand demand and forecast hiring needs.?¢ Provide market intelligence and set realistic expectations on feasibility and timelines.?¢ Manage client interviews, feedback cycles, and offer closures seamlessly.Team Leadership?¢ Lead and mentor a team of recruiters; ensure productivity, motivation, and capability building.?¢ Track recruiter performance through KPIs such as closures, pipeline strength, joining ratio, and aging.?¢ Build a high-ownership, performance-driven recruitment culture.Sourcing & Talent Pipelines?¢ Build strong pipelines through job portals (Naukri), referrals, LinkedIn sourcing, vendors, and direct search.?¢ Drive niche and hard-to-close requirements using creative sourcing strategies.?¢ Improve offer acceptance through candidate engagement and employer branding initiatives.Process, Metrics & Governance?¢ Ensure compliance with recruitment processes, audits, and documentation.?¢ Optimize ATS usage and maintain accurate hiring data and dashboards.?¢ Analyze recruitment metrics and present insights to leadership regularly.Vendor & Cost Management?¢ Manage recruitment vendors and consultants, monitor performance and cost effectiveness.?¢ Negotiate commercials and ensure quality submissions and closures.Must-Have Skills & Experience?¢ 10-15 years of experience in IT Services / Consulting recruitment?¢ Strong exposure to technology hiring and client-driven requirements?¢ Proven experience in managing high-volume and niche hiring?¢ Hands-on experience with Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS tools?¢ Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills?¢ Strong leadership, planning, and execution abilitiesPreferred Qualifications?¢ MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent?¢ Experience handling multiple accounts or delivery units?¢ Exposure to hiring under tight SLAs and ramp-up modelsWhy Join Us?¢ Opportunity to lead critical hiring initiatives in a growing IT Services organization?¢ High visibility role with business and delivery leadership?¢ Fast-paced, impact-driven work environment
RoleTalent Acquisition Lead LocationPune BandC1/C2 Employment TypeInternal Job Posting (IJP) Reports toTA Tower Head Role Purpose
Lead end-to-end recruitment for UBS and select key accounts from Pune, orchestrating sourcing, assessment, offers, and joining. Drive stakeholder alignment with Delivery/PM/TSC/Practice SMEs, strengthen vendor/RPO engagement, and improve conversion ratios while ensuring strict adherence to TA SOPs and audit protocols. Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Recruitment Ownership
?¢ Own requisitions across internal, partner, and vendor channels; run daily/weekly fulfilment huddles. Stakeholder Management
?¢ Partner with Delivery, HRBPs, and Practice SMEs; ensure JD-to-profile calibration and panel readiness. Sourcing Strategy
?¢ Build sourcing plans considering skill mix (Type A/B/C), urgency, and cost; leverage proactive talent pools. Candidate Lifecycle Management
?¢ Screen profiles; schedule technical/HR interviews; negotiate fitment within BIN; roll out offers; maintain candidate engagement till joining. Compliance & Governance
?¢ Adhere to TA SOPs, compensation guidelines, audit protocols, and documentation standards; minimise exceptions. Reporting & Analytics
?¢ Publish weekly dashboards (CI/L1 throughput, time-to-offer, offer-to-join ratio, rejection/dropout analysis, audit readiness). Team Mentoring
?¢ Coach junior recruiters; ensure readiness for walk-ins/drive-based hiring; promote candidate experience excellence. Required Skills & Experience
?¢ 10-15 years in Talent Acquisition with significant exposure to IT hiring (volume and niche). ?¢ Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills. ?¢ Familiarity with ATS/HR systems; ability to operate in fast-paced environments. ?¢ Proven experience orchestrating agency/RPO partners and driving exact-match profile inflow. Education
?¢ Graduate/Postgraduate in HR or related field. Governance & Compliance
?¢ Adherence to TA SOP 2024 and Lateral Hiring SOP (BGV, documentation, offer approvals, exceptions). Performance Measures
?¢ Time-to-offer; offer-to-join ratio; CI/L1 throughput; audit readiness and zero valid escalations. How to Apply (iAspire)
1) Update your profileThe Dot ?? Apps ?? myCareer ?? iAspire ?? Update your profile (ensure profile strength > 3). 2) Search for Job Code[Job Code ?? to be inserted]. 3) Click ??Apply? and attach updated resume; add a short note on relevant UBS/key-account experience. 4) For queries, contact the Recruiter below. Application Window & Contacts
?¢ Last Date to Apply[Insert date] ?¢ Recruiter[Name] | Email[email@wipro.com] ?¢ Hiring Manager[Name/TA Tower Head] | Email[email@wipro.com] Work Location & Travel
?¢ Pune; co-located with Delivery/TSC/PM/Practice panels; travel to client/assessment centres as needed. Equal Opportunity
?¢ Internal ?? General Use. Wipro is an equal opportunity employer. Selections under IJP are subject to eligibility, performance, and policy compliance.