Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition Sourcing

Marah McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Mumbai office.

What can you expect?

The Senior Manager Talent Acquisition Sourcing partners with the TA leader to execute sourcing strategy for the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying, engaging, and attracting top talent across various industries. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the talent market.

The role will entail self-sourcing for all the roles, as we do not intend to leverage hiring partners

We will count on you for:

Sourcing

• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates through direct channels like, including social media (LinkedIn), networking and referrals
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline by proactively identifying and engaging with potential candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their talent needs and provide insights on market trends and candidate availability.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, to identify passive candidates and niche talent.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to ensure alignment with job requirements and company culture.
• Maintain a robust MIS and share real time updates with stakeholders
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging sourcing technologies to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives to enhance the companys visibility and attractiveness to potential candidates.
• Provide training and support to junior team members on sourcing techniques and best practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, both locally and onshore.
• Build and maintain adequate information / data that can help in assessing effectiveness / experience and other relevant sourcing matrices.

Project Management & Market Intelligence

• Map all mandates using multiple / appropriate tools to have a better understanding of the available skill sets / talent in the market and provide meaningful market data in support of client need. Act as a talent scout and share best practices to attract top talent.
• Drive process efficiencies, Built controls and compliance around processes
• Driving strategic projects

Metrics Reporting / Dashboard

• Leverage technology and explore new age / best practices
• Ensuring that reporting and MIS are done correctly and on-time, prepare dashboards/presentations as per needs

What you need to have:

• Bachelors degree in ay stream
• 8+ years of experience in talent sourcing, with a strong focus on direct sourcing channels in a large professional organization
• Proven experience in utilizing various sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and social media.
• Strong understanding of sourcing metrics and the ability to analyze data to drive sourcing strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a similar industry will be an added advantage
• Experience working with Workday CRM (Preferred)
• Solid experience in using job portals and social media to attract talent
• Experience in leveraging the AI features on the tools to source in an efficient manner (Preferred)
• Ability to manage robust real time MIS & power point presentations
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines while maintaining consistent quality and adherence to process / policy
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good influencing skills

What makes you stand out?

• Excellent Talent Sourcing skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Out of the box thinking
• Attention to detail