Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

• Talent Acquisition Strategy:

• • Design and execute a talent acquisition strategy aligned to business goals, workforce plans, and talent needs for our India operations.

• Sourcing Innovation:

  • Develop and execute creative, scalable sourcing strategies leveraging multiple channels (AI tools, social platforms, job boards, referrals, events, etc.) to attract qualified candidates, especially in engineering and product roles.

• Team Leadership:

  • Lead, coach, and mentor a team of recruiters to ensure operational excellence and strong delivery across all open roles.

• Stakeholder Partnership:

  • Collaborate with hiring managers and department leaders to deeply understand talent needs, improve the hiring process, and deliver timely and high-quality hiring outcomes.

• Recruitment Metrics & Reporting:

  • Monitor hiring metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline quality, conversion rates) and deliver regular insights to senior stakeholders for data-driven decision-making.

• Candidate Experience & Process Optimization:

  • Champion a seamless, engaging candidate experience. Optimize the use of ATS (Ashby) and other recruitment technologies for scalability and effectiveness.

• Employer Branding:

  • Contribute to building and promoting a strong employer brand in the local market through targeted campaigns, events, and community engagement.

• Campus and Early Talent Programs:

  • Build partnerships with universities and lead campus recruitment programs to strengthen our entry-level talent pipeline.

• Vendor Management:

  • Manage and evaluate recruitment agency partnerships to ensure alignment with hiring goals, SLAs, and budget.

• Market Intelligence:

  • Stay informed on market trends, labor laws, and competitive intelligence to adjust strategies accordingly.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition with a strong track record in technical recruiting, including 2-4 years in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience in scaling hiring efforts in a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
• Demonstrated success in high-volume hiring, including engineering, product, and business roles.
• Proficiency in modern recruiting tools and AI-enabled sourcing platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of the Indian talent landscape and recruiting compliance practices.
• Experience using and optimizing ATS platforms, preferably Ashby.
• Bachelors or Master-s degree in HR, Business, or related discipline.