Talent Acquisition Manager

You believe in insurance for all, driving it through unbiased information and time-efficient processes for all Indian customers. As India's largest insurance brokers, you consider it your responsibility to be every Indian customer's one-stop portal for protection against death, disease, and disability, as well as for mindful investment planning. Understanding customers" anxiety about claim settlement, you offer 24x7 online support, on-ground support, and even host special claim samadhan events where stuck claims can be reopened and resolved instantly. Your mission, in keeping with IRDAI's inspiring vision, is Har Family Hogi Insured by 2047. Group Companies: Paisabazaar.com, Docprime, QuickFixCars, Policybazaar.ae, Zphin. Visit policybazaar.com to know more about you. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for our field sales teams. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in hiring for field sales positions, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading recruitment teams. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent while fostering collaboration across departments and delivering a high-quality recruitment experience. Key Responsibilities: - Field Sales Recruitment: Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for field sales roles across various levels & locations, ensuring the recruitment strategy aligns with business objectives and organizational needs. Collaborate closely with business leaders to understand hiring requirements, sales targets, and talent gaps. - Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on recruitment needs, expectations, and timelines. Provide regular updates on hiring progress, market trends, and recruitment challenges to key stakeholders. - Team Leadership and Management: Lead a team of recruitment specialists and support staff, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management to achieve hiring goals. Encourage team development through training, knowledge sharing, and setting performance expectations. - Strategy Development and Execution: Create and execute effective recruitment strategies tailored to field sales teams, with a focus on speed, quality, and cost efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding practices. - Candidate Sourcing and Screening: Build strong talent pipelines for field sales roles through various channels, including direct sourcing, networking, and partnerships with external agencies. Oversee screening, interviewing, and assessment processes to ensure the best-fit candidates are selected. - Data-Driven Decision Making: Use recruitment metrics and data to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and make informed decisions. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-hire, quality of hire, and cost-per-hire. - Employer Branding: Represent the company as an employer of choice by maintaining a positive and engaging candidate experience from the first interaction through to onboarding. Promote the company's values, culture, and career opportunities in all recruitment activities. - Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all recruitment practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Provide regular reports on recruitment activities, hiring trends, and team performance to senior management. Educational Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. A master's degree or HR certification is a plus. Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least 2+ years of exposure to field sales hiring in a fast-paced environment. Proven experience in stakeholder management and team leadership within a recruitment setting. Skills and Competencies: Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, particularly for field sales roles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. Experience in using recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other sourcing tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and process optimization. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically. Preferred Skills: Experience in high-volume recruitment and managing large-scale hiring projects. Exposure to diverse industries and field sales functions (e.g., retail, insurance, FMCG, etc.).,