Role Overview:

As the Lead - Talent Acquisition (Leadership Hiring), you will be instrumental in shaping the future leadership landscape of our organization. You will be responsible for driving the end-to-end recruitment process for leadership roles, partnering closely with senior management and hiring managers to understand their strategic talent needs. This role directly impacts the company's growth and success by ensuring we attract, assess, and onboard top-tier leadership talent who will drive innovation and achieve business objectives. Based in Mumbai, this position requires a proactive and strategic approach to talent acquisition in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-caliber leadership talent across diverse industries and geographies, ensuring a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.

- Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to deeply understand their business objectives and translate them into effective talent acquisition strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

- Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process for leadership roles, from initial candidate engagement and assessment to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.

- Conduct thorough candidate assessments, utilizing behavioral interviewing techniques, psychometric assessments, and other relevant tools, to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with external search firms, industry contacts, and professional networks to expand our reach and access to top leadership talent.

- Track and analyze key recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize the talent acquisition process, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

- Champion diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and equitable experience for all candidates and building a diverse leadership team.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful leadership talent acquisition strategies, resulting in the placement of high-impact leaders.

- Proven expertise in utilizing various sourcing channels, including executive search firms, online platforms, and networking events, to identify and attract top talent.

- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leaders, candidates, and external partners.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

- Deep understanding of talent market trends and best practices in leadership recruitment.

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

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.