Vice President/Assistant Vice President - Talent Acquisition - Banking/Education

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Talent Acquisition (VP / AVP level) to lead and scale the organization's hiring function. This role will drive talent strategy, build high-performing teams, and partner closely with business leaders to enable organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and execute the overall Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business goals

- Build workforce planning frameworks to support current and future hiring needs

- Partner with leadership to anticipate talent requirements and market trends

Team Leadership & Management:

- Lead, mentor, and scale the Talent Acquisition team

- Drive performance, capability building, and team productivity

- Establish best practices, KPIs, and hiring SLAs

End-to-End Recruitment Oversight:

- Oversee sourcing, screening, and selection processes across levels (entry to leadership)

- Ensure high-quality hiring and strong candidate experience

- Manage senior and critical hiring mandates directly

Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with business heads and senior leadership

- Act as a trusted advisor on talent trends, compensation, and hiring strategies

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:

- Strengthen employer brand and market positioning

- Enhance candidate journey and engagement strategies

Data & Process Excellence:

- Implement recruitment metrics, dashboards, and reporting

- Optimize processes using ATS and recruitment tools

- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and hiring practices

Requirements:

- 10-15+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment

- Proven experience in leading TA teams at scale

- Strong exposure to multi-industry or high-growth environments

- Expertise in stakeholder management and leadership hiring

- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills

- Excellent communication and influencing abilities