Deputy Manager/Manager - Talent Acquisition

Job Purpose:

To drive end-to-end recruitment initiatives aligned with business objectives, ensuring timely hiring of quality talent while enhancing employer branding and candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower planning to onboarding.
• Partner with business leaders to understand hiring needs and workforce planning.
• Source candidates through job portals, social media, referrals and recruitment agencies.
• Screen, shortlist, and coordinate interviews with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to TAT, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire metrics.
• Drive employer & branding initiatives.
• Maintain recruitment MIS, dashboards, and periodic hiring reports.
• Ensure smooth candidate experience and engagement during the hiring process.
• Negotiate offers and manage offer rollouts & pre-joining engagement.
• Stay updated with market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability.

Key Requirements:

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition (Corporate/Pharma/Manufacturing/Relevant Industry).
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and sourcing strategies.
• Experience in handling mid to senior-level hiring.
• Good stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment tools/ATS.