Global Head - Talent Acquisition - Conglomerate

Role Overview

The Global Head - Talent Acquisition will be responsible for leading the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for a large Indian conglomerate with diverse business interests across geographies. The role will drive workforce planning, leadership hiring, and large-scale recruitment transformation aligned with the Group's growth, innovation, and sustainability agenda.

This position requires a strategic leader who can build a future-ready talent engine, strengthen employer brand equity globally, and deliver best-in-class hiring practices across multiple business verticals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

- Develop and execute a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth objectives and long-term workforce planning.

- Partner with Group CXOs and business leaders to anticipate talent needs and build proactive hiring pipelines.

- Lead transformation initiatives to modernize talent acquisition practices, including competency-based hiring frameworks.

Talent Delivery & Operations

- Oversee end-to-end recruitment across geographies, ensuring quality, speed, and cost efficiency.

- Drive large-scale and leadership hiring across diverse industries and functions.

- Establish standardized processes, governance frameworks, and SLAs for hiring across all business units.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

- Build and position the organization as an employer of choice through integrated branding and recruitment marketing strategies.

- Enhance candidate experience through process optimization, digital interventions, and engagement frameworks.

- Leverage digital platforms and social channels to strengthen talent outreach.

Data & Technology Enablement

- Implement data-driven recruitment practices using HR analytics, dashboards, and predictive hiring models.

- Drive adoption of advanced Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.

- Monitor key hiring metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality of hire) and continuously improve performance.

Stakeholder & Team Management

- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and business leadership to ensure alignment on talent priorities.

- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing global talent acquisition team.

- Manage escalations and ensure seamless stakeholder and candidate experience.

Financial & Governance

- Manage talent acquisition budgets and ensure optimal resource utilization.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal governance standards across regions.

Candidate Profile

Experience

- 20+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with significant leadership exposure in large, complex organizations.

- Proven track record in managing global hiring mandates and large-scale recruitment transformation.

- Experience in conglomerates, manufacturing, infrastructure, or diversified business groups preferred.

Education

- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- Relevant certifications in Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, or Employer Branding are advantageous.

Core Competencies

- Strategic workforce planning and talent mapping

- Employer branding and recruitment marketing

- HR analytics and data-driven decision-making

- Stakeholder management and executive influence

- Digital recruitment technologies and ATS platforms

Leadership Attributes

- Strong strategic orientation with execution excellence

- Ability to influence senior leadership and drive change

- High level of ownership, agility, and problem-solving capability

- Proven ability to build and lead high-performance teams

Success Metrics

- Quality and timeliness of hiring across levels and geographies

- Strength of leadership talent pipeline

- Improvement in employer brand perception

- Recruitment cost optimization and process efficiency

- Adoption of technology and analytics in hiring

This role is critical in shaping the organization's global talent agenda and building a sustainable competitive advantage through people.