Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Purpose/Objective

The Senior Talent Acquisition Executive is responsible for leading and executing end-to-end recruitment strategies to attract, assess, and onboard top talent across functions. This role involves strategic workforce planning, stakeholder management, process optimization, and ensuring a superior candidate experience while maintaining compliance with organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition - Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to understand workforce needs and develop proactive hiring strategies. - Lead full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level roles, ensuring quality and timely hiring. - Analyze talent market trends and provide insights to improve sourcing strategies. - Drive employer branding initiatives to enhance the company’s visibility and attractiveness in the talent market. 2. Recruitment Operations & Process Excellence - Oversee job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management. - Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job portals, and other sourcing partners. - Implement and optimize ATS and recruitment tools for efficiency and data accuracy. - Track and report recruitment metrics (TAT, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, etc.) to leadership. 3. Onboarding & Candidate Experience - Design and execute structured onboarding programs in collaboration with HR, Admin, IT, and Security. - Ensure seamless Day-1 readiness including documentation, system access, and induction. - Continuously improve onboarding experience based on feedback and best practices. 4. Compliance & Documentation - Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations in all hiring practices. - Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation for all recruitment and onboarding activities. - Support internal and external audits related to hiring processes. 5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement - Mentor and guide junior recruiters and support staff. - Act as a point of contact for business leaders on all talent acquisition matters. - Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Admin, IT, and Finance for smooth hiring and onboarding.

Technical Competencies

Recruitment Analytics & Reporting,Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & HRIS Tools,Talent Sourcing & Market Mapping,Compliance & Process Governance

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Experience - Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. - Experience: 8–10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a mid-to-large scale organization. - Preferred Exposure: Experience in managing bulk hiring, niche roles, and leadership hiring. Skills & Competencies - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - Expertise in sourcing strategies, interview techniques, and recruitment analytics. - Proficiency in ATS, HRIS systems, and MS Office Suite. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strategic thinking with a hands-on execution mindset.