Manager - Talent Acquisition

Role Overview:

As the Manager of Talent Acquisition based in Mumbai, you will serve as the strategic architect behind our human capital growth, overseeing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for high-impact roles. You will partner closely with business unit heads and senior leadership to translate complex organizational goals into actionable hiring roadmaps, ensuring we attract top-tier talent that aligns with our long-term vision. This role is pivotal in shaping our employer brand and operational excellence, directly influencing the quality of our workforce and the overall trajectory of our business success in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the end-to-end recruitment strategy for diverse business functions to ensure a consistent pipeline of high-caliber candidates who drive organizational innovation.

- Partner with senior stakeholders to define talent requirements and refine selection criteria, ensuring hiring decisions are data-driven and aligned with business objectives.

- Optimize the candidate experience by implementing streamlined assessment processes and proactive communication strategies to maintain a strong employer value proposition.

- Analyze recruitment metrics and market trends to provide actionable insights to leadership, enabling informed decisions regarding workforce planning and talent mapping.

- Mentor and guide the recruitment team to foster a culture of high performance, ensuring adherence to quality standards and aggressive hiring timelines.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, full-cycle recruitment processes for mid-to-senior level roles within a fast-paced corporate environment.

- Exceptional stakeholder management abilities, with a proven track record of influencing senior leadership and navigating organizational dynamics to achieve hiring goals.

- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage recruitment data and market intelligence to solve talent acquisition challenges and improve conversion rates.

- Superior communication and negotiation skills, essential for engaging passive candidates and representing the company brand in the Mumbai professional ecosystem.

- A postgraduate degree in Human Resources or a related field from a premier institute, providing a strong foundation in organizational behavior and talent management.

- Proven ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site collaboration with the autonomy required to manage distributed hiring workflows effectively.

- Minimum 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with a deep understanding of the local Mumbai talent landscape.