Manager/Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Career Management Services (CMS) is currently hiring on behalf of its client Indias most prestigious and trusted organization, renowned for its excellence, integrity, and leadership across the industry.

We are seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader with proven expertise in Junior, Mid-Management, and Leadership Hiring as well as lateral recruitment. This is a strategic yet hands-on role requiring maturity, vision, and strong stakeholder partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end recruitment across practice groups and business support functions.

- Drive lateral hiring across junior, mid, and senior corporate levels.

- Build strong pipelines for niche and critical skill sets.

- Partner with Managing Partners, Practice Heads, and HR Leadership to fulfill hiring needs.

- Manage and engage with executive search consultants and recruitment agencies.

- Deploy innovative sourcing strategies (headhunting, networking, direct outreach).

- Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience aligned with the firms brand.

- Leverage data & analytics to track hiring efficiency and improve time-to-fill.

- Mentor and guide junior recruiters within the Talent/HR team.

Candidate Profile:

- Min - 12+ years of experience in recruitment, preferably within Executive Search, Consulting, or Corporate TA Leadership roles.

- Strong track record in large-scale lateral hiring (Junior to Leadership roles).

- Industry exposure to BFSI / NBFC / Banking / Professional Services is highly preferred.

- Expertise in managing executive search consultants & recruitment agencies.

- Strong headhunting, senior leadership hiring, and stakeholder management skills.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing abilities.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.