Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership

- Develop and Execute TA Strategy: Formulate and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies and annual hiring plans aligned with the companys short-term and long-term business goals for the Noida operations and beyond.

- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruiters, setting clear performance metrics (KPIs) like Time-to-Hire, Quality-of-Hire, and Sourcing Channel Effectiveness.

- Conduct regular training and coaching.

- Workforce Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to forecast hiring needs, identify skill gaps, and build proactive talent pipelines across various functions (e.g., Technology, Sales, Corporate).

- Budget Management: Manage the recruitment budget effectively, optimizing spend across job boards, agencies, technology, and branding initiatives.

Recruitment and Operations

- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee and manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for critical and senior-level positions, from job brief development and sourcing to offer negotiation and smooth onboarding handoff.

- Sourcing Excellence: Drive innovative, direct sourcing strategies leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, specialized job boards, employee referrals, and professional networks to attract diverse and high-quality candidates.

- Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a strategic consultant to Hiring Managers, providing expert guidance on market trends, compensation benchmarks, interview best practices, and talent assessment methodologies.

- Candidate Experience: Champion a best-in-class, consistent, and positive candidate experience across all touchpoints, ensuring timely and transparent communication.

Branding and Technology

- Employer Branding: Lead and contribute to employer branding initiatives in the Noida/Delhi NCR region to position [Company Name] as an employer of choice. This includes managing careers pages, social media presence, and participating in key industry events/career fairs.

- Data and Analytics: Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Taleo) and recruitment metrics to generate insightful reports, analyze performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive data-backed improvements to the hiring process.

- Compliance: Ensure all talent acquisition processes and documentation strictly adhere to local labor laws, company policies, and best practices for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

- MBA/PGDM (Full-time) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is mandatory.

- 4 to 7 years of progressive experience in end-to-end Talent Acquisition, with at least 2 years in a leadership/managerial role leading a team of recruiters.

- Proven experience hiring within the Noida/Delhi NCR market is highly preferred, with a strong understanding of the local talent landscape.

Core Competencies

- Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business goals into actionable and measurable recruitment strategies.

- Leadership & Coaching: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing recruitment team.

- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication, influencing, and consulting skills to partner effectively with senior business leaders.

- Negotiation Skills: Proven expertise in managing complex compensation discussions and successfully closing senior candidates.

- Tech Proficiency: High proficiency in using various ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and advanced sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).

- Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret data and metrics to drive process improvements.

- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, and dynamic environment