Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition - Working Professionals

About Us

upGrad is an online education platform building the careers of tomorrow by offering the most

industry-relevant programs in an immersive learning experience. Our mission is to create a new

digital-first learning experience to deliver tangible career impact to individuals at scale. upGrad

currently offers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Management, Digital

Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, etc. upGrad is looking for people passionate about

management and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to stay

sharp and stay relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.

• upGrad was awarded the Best Tech for Education by IAMAI for 2018-19
• upGrad was also ranked as one of the LinkedIn Top Startups 2018: The 25 most sought-
• after startups in India
• upGrad was earlier selected as one of the top ten most innovative companies in India by FastCompany.
• We were also covered by the Financial Times along with other disruptors in Ed-Tech
• upGrad is the official education partner for Government of India - Startup India
• program
• Our program with IIIT B has been ranked #1 program in the country in the domain of
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Business Unit: upGrad Higher Education

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for both sales and non-sales roles across multiple levels
• Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines
• Design and execute effective sourcing strategies using job portals, employee referrals, social media, and professional networks
• Handle bulk and lateral hiring requirements efficiently
• Screen and shortlist candidates; coordinate and schedule interviews with internal stakeholders
• Drive offer management, including offer rollouts, salary negotiations, and ensuring successful joining closures
• Track and maintain recruitment metrics, MIS reports, and hiring dashboards
• Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and continuous improvement of recruitment processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate / Post Graduate in any discipline
• 56 years of hands-on recruitment experience
• Mandatory experience in both sales and non-sales hiring
• Proven exposure to bulk and lateral hiring
• Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle and advanced sourcing techniques
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Proficient in using job portals and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Immediate to short notice period preferred
• Work from office