Talent Acquisition Lead

Job Title:

Job Overview

The Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition will lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, drive hiring strategies, and manage a team of recruiters to meet organizational talent needs. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for building high-performing teams within the education sector. The ideal candidate will develop and execute talent acquisition initiatives aligned with business goals, ensure a seamless recruitment experience, and strengthen the organization’s employer brand.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates across academic, technical, and business roles.
• Collaborate with senior management to forecast hiring needs aligned with organizational expansion and academic calendars.
• Analyze talent market trends and competitor hiring practices to optimize recruitment approaches.
• Design and execute innovative sourcing methods (campus hiring, social media recruitment, digital campaigns).

2. Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruiters and talent acquisition specialists.
• Allocate workloads to ensure timely and efficient hiring across functions.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide training, and improve recruiter productivity through process optimization.
• Foster a collaborative, target-driven team culture.

3. Recruitment Operations

• Oversee the full recruitment cycle—from requisition to on boarding—across all levels of roles.
• Ensure adherence to defined SLAs (Turnaround Time, Quality of Hire, Offer-to-Join Ratio).
• Implement structured interviews and competency-based assessment frameworks.
• Maintain a strong talent pipeline for recurring and critical positions.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with department heads and academic leadership to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Provide data-driven insights and regular hiring reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to ensure smooth onboarding and cultural alignment.

5. Employer Branding & Campus Engagement

• Lead employer branding initiatives through social media, job fairs, and campus recruitment activities.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, and training institutions for talent outreach.
• Represent the organization at educational and career events to enhance brand visibility.

6. Data Management & Analytics

• Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness).
• Utilize ATS and HRMS tools to streamline recruitment workflows.
• Maintain accurate candidate databases and ensure adherence to data privacy norms.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 5–8 years of progressive talent acquisition experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a team-leading role, preferably within the education or EdTech sector.
• Proven experience managing large-scale recruitment drives and building recruitment strategies.
• Strong knowledge of academic and business hiring trends in the education industry.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRMS tools.
• Strong recruitment analytics and reporting capabilities.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.

Language Proficiency

• Mandatory:

  English and Malayalam (spoken and written)

• Preferred:

  Tamil and Hindi

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Leadership & Team Management
• Result Orientation
• Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Relationship Management
• Process Orientation
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

Interested candidates can email their CV to jijin@xylemlearning.com

with “TA Leadership” as the subject.