Talent Acquisition - Head

Job Title: HR Manager -

Department -

Position Summary

The HR Manager - Acquisitions will lead the talent acquisition function focused exclusively on attracting, sourcing, screening, and recruiting high-calibre teaching and non-teaching faculty members for the institution. This role involves end-to-end recruitment processes tailored to academic and administrative positions, ensuring alignment with institutional standards, diversity goals, and timely hiring needs across the 120-acre campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies for teaching faculty (Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors) and non-teaching staff (administrators, technical roles, support staff).
• Source candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, academic networks, job portals, campus placements, conferences, and faculty databases.
• Create and post tailored job advertisements, screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate with department heads for technical evaluations and final selections.
• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle: from job requisition approval, candidate pipelining, offer negotiation, to onboarding coordination.
• Build and maintain a talent pool for future openings, track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rates), and optimise processes for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with institutional hiring policies, reservation norms, and legal requirements; promote diversity and inclusion in faculty recruitment.
• Collaborate with academic deans, Facilities Manager, Hostel Manager, and senior leadership to understand hiring needs and role requirements.
• Organise campus recruitment drives, virtual interviews, and faculty selection panels.
• Prepare recruitment reports and dashboards for the Director HR and leadership review.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field; certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 4 years focused on academic/educational institutions recruiting faculty and academic staff.
• Proven track record in high-volume hiring for teaching and non-teaching roles in universities, colleges, or similar setups.
• Strong network in academic circles and familiarity with UGC/AICTE norms for faculty recruitment.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), LinkedIn Recruiter (other platforms), and MS Office; data-driven approach to recruitment analytics.
• Ability to handle confidential information and high-pressure hiring timelines.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to institutional values.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Average time-to-hire for academic and non-academic positions
• Quality of hire and faculty retention in the first year
• Compliance accuracy in recruitment documentation
• Talent pipeline readiness for critical roles
• Candidate experience satisfaction scores
• Successful completion of academic year hiring targets

Reporting and Employment Terms

Reporting To: Director – HR

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