Deputy General Manager - Talent Acquisition - Lateral Hiring

Our client is one of India's leading consumer-focused organizations with a strong nationwide presence a. Known for its operational excellence and people-first culture, the organization is focused on building high-performing teams and strengthening talent capabilities to support continued business expansion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead end-to-end lateral hiring across corporate and business functions aligned with organizational hiring goals

- Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand talent requirements and drive timely hiring closures

- Manage sourcing strategy through multiple channels including market mapping, referrals, consultants, and direct hiring initiatives

- Drive recruitment governance, hiring analytics, candidate experience, and employer branding initiatives

- Build strong talent pipelines for critical mandates in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate:

- MBA with 8-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with strong exposure to lateral hiring

- Proven experience managing lateral hiring in consumer, retail, QSR, ecommerce, FMCG, or operations-driven organizations

- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities

- Strong execution orientation, communication skills, and ability to work in high-growth environments