Recruitment Manager

Job Description Aspire For Her is a purpose-driven social enterprise on a mission to add 10 million women to the workforce by 2030 . We leverage community, technology, and partnerships to support women in entering, remaining, and thriving in the workforce. With impactful initiatives across education, skilling, and employment, Aspire For Her is reshaping gender participation in the economy. Role Overview The Recruitment Manager will manage Aspire For Her’s recruitment strategy and execution, internal hiring, and external hiring partnerships through our unique job portal focused on placing women talent across India. This is a strategic and operational leadership role that includes building internal capabilities, managing a team, driving employer partnerships, and ensuring the commercial success of Aspire For Her’s job portal by converting organizations into paying clients. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution Manage end-to-end talent acquisition for external clients across the spectrum (fresh graduates to leadership), tech, operations, partnerships, and leadership. Organizing hiring drives in partnership with clients Build and maintain a diverse, high-quality talent pipeline aligned with our mission and organizational needs. Collaborate with function heads to understand role requirements, hiring timelines, and success criteria. Stakeholder & Client Management Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on workforce planning, talent trends, and market intelligence. Engage closely with hiring managers, CSR partners, and donor-funded projects to ensure appropriate staffing. Manage external recruitment partners, consultants, and university placement teams where needed. Team Management Build, lead, and mentor a team of recruiters, hiring coordinators, and sourcing specialists. Set performance goals, foster ownership, and drive a high-performance, mission-aligned team culture. Promote accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making within the TA team. Job Portal Ownership & Monetization Manage the Aspire For Her job portal as a key strategic channel for hiring and revenue generation. Enhance portal visibility and effectiveness by improving user experience, candidate pipeline quality, and employer satisfaction. Build outreach strategies to onboard companies as paid subscribers , offering premium access to Aspire For Her’s women talent pool. Collaborate with tech and marketing teams to develop marketing campaigns, packages, case studies, and success stories for B2B clients. Track metrics such as job postings, successful closures, repeat clients, and subscription renewals. Employer Branding & Ecosystem Engagement Represent Aspire For Her at job fairs, webinars, and conferences to build credibility with potential hiring partners. Build partnerships with corporates, MSMEs, and startups committed to diversity hiring. Work closely with the marketing team to develop and amplify employer branding initiatives, including career stories, testimonials, and newsletters. TA Process Design & Reporting Streamline recruitment workflows using ATS tools, standard interview frameworks, and candidate assessment processes. Ensure a high-quality, inclusive candidate experience from application to onboarding. Monitor recruitment KPIs and prepare performance dashboards for internal reporting and donor communications. Qualifications and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; MBA/PGDM preferred. Experience: 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, exposure to social impact/startup ecosystem is an advantage. Strong experience with TA platforms, client acquisition for hiring solutions, or recruitment tech is a plus. Key Skills End-to-end recruitment management Stakeholder and client engagement B2B sales and job portal monetization Strong data management skills, reporting etc Team leadership and performance management Strong written and verbal communication Understanding of DEI-focused recruitment and social impact hiring Why Join Aspire For Her? Purpose-led: Drive systemic impact in India’s workforce by placing women in meaningful careers. Platform Ownership: Build and scale an in-house job portal as a revenue and impact engine. Leadership Role: Collaborate with the founding team and shape talent strategy for a high-growth enterprise. Remote Flexibility: Work remotely with occasional travel; preference for candidates in Bengaluru or Mumbai. Vibrant Culture: Work with a passionate, high-energy team with a shared commitment to empowering women. Show more Show less