Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

About the Job

Greetings!

We are pleased to announce a senior leadership opportunity within our Talent Acquisition function at Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. , a leading organization in the medical devices industry .

About the Role

Job Title: Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (HR)

Company: Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Experience: 12+ years (with significant leadership exposure)

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Work Model: Work from Office

Work Days: Monday to Saturday

This is a strategic people-manager role responsible for leading end-to-end talent acquisition, with a strong focus on sales hiring across Medical Devices / Pharma / Healthcare domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Talent Acquisition professionals , driving performance, capability building, and delivery excellence.
• Own end-to-end recruitment strategy for sales, commercial, and business-critical roles within the Medical Devices / Pharma / Healthcare ecosystem.
• Drive high-volume and niche sales hiring , ensuring speed, quality, and business alignment.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline by anticipating current and future manpower needs in collaboration with business leaders.
• Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Business Heads, and HR stakeholders to understand workforce plans and hiring priorities.
• Oversee interview and selection processes, including screening, assessments, panel coordination, and final evaluations.
• Ensure effective utilization of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for candidate tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Guide the creation of role-specific job descriptions, competency frameworks, and interview questions , enabling hiring managers to make informed decisions.
• Track recruitment metrics, analyze data, and present insights-driven reports to identify gaps and continuously improve hiring effectiveness.
• Drive process improvements, employer branding initiatives, and best practices in talent acquisition.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition , with significant people management responsibility .
• Mandatory domain exposure to Medical Devices, Pharma, or Healthcare , with hands-on experience in sales hiring (ASM, RSM, ZSM, Product, and Commercial roles).
• Demonstrated experience in high-volume and fast-paced hiring environments , including exclusive TA ownership.
• Strong understanding of organizational structures and role differentiation across sales, marketing, and support functions.
• Expertise in sourcing through job portals, social media, professional networks, and referrals .
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrates maturity, humility, strong judgment, and business acumen.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a strategic TA partner , not just an execution-focused recruiter.

Pay Range & Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience (details to be discussed during the interview process).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer . We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.