Head - University Strategy

Job Responsibilities:

- Develop Looking ahead (at least 2-3 years horizon) India University Strategy for including analyze and identify top Universities the company needs to target for attraction and recruitment of top diverse university talent.

- Lead India University Relations communities, and partner with Regional & Country Talent Acquisition Leaders to scale up excellency, innovation and global teamwork to deliver.

- Understand Global Strategy towards University engagement & recruiting including talent metrics & targets.

- Develop & Enhance India University recruitment & Engagement strategy

- Development and alignment of processes of student identification, interviewing, and selection to ensure consistent candidate experience

- Strengthening of the Company Employment and Talent brand

- Collaboration with Company's Foundation to identify opportunities in engaging students, professors, and administration at target universities

- Identify and report Performance Metrics in each target University

- Continuously review and evaluate technology tools that can enhance internal University recruiting processes and improve candidate experience.

- Own the diversity hiring program in India universities in partnership with the University Relation program team and the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion team. Provide subject matter advise & recommendations to business Leaders and advise them on methodologies in hiring and retaining Millennials and Gen Z candidates.

Required Capabilities/Proficiencies:

- Overall experience of 12+ years in talent acquisition including minimum of 3 years in leading university relations, recruiting & engagement at premium colleges/universities in India. Experience with Asia & US university hiring landscape is not required but advantageous.

- Strong Data Analytics, Problem-Solving, Organization and Project Management Skills.

- Cultural sensitivity and experience in working with cross-cultural teams.

- Ability to influence without authority in a dynamic and matrix environment.

- Experience in forming positive relationships and work with different types and levels of global partners.

- High Inquisitiveness and willingness to challenge the status quo.

- Understanding of technology trends and tools used in University recruiting.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% annually