Head Talent Acquisition

Role & responsibilities

1. Core Talent Acquisition Expertise

• Experience designing & executing talent attraction strategies (digital, social media, employer branding)
• Strong background in multi-channel sourcing: referrals, job portals, RPOs, social media, vendors
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end recruitment funnels
• Expertise in improving key recruitment metrics: Time-to-fill, Quality-of-hire, Offer-to-join ratio, etc.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics

2. Strategic & Leadership Capabilities

• Experience building and leading large TA teams
• Experience with strategic recruitment projects (e.g., campus hiring, weekend drives, social media hiring)
• Ability to coach & guide business leaders on talent planning and interviewing techniques
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders

3. Candidate Experience Focus

• Demonstrated success in driving candidate experience programs
• Ability to implement and act on candidate feedback
• Experience in building employer branding and EVP initiatives

4. Process Excellence & Compliance

• Hands-on experience in improving recruitment processes through automation/tools
• Exposure to compliance, internal audits, documentation, and recruitment reportingFamiliarity with market benchmarking, compensation structuring, and internal parity

5. Soft Skills & Professional Traits

• Strong written and verbal communication (presentation & stakeholder management)
• High energy, team motivator, culture carrier
• Adaptable to fast-paced and diverse work environments
• Skilled in negotiation, conflict management, and influencing

6. Technology & Tools

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT)
• Familiarity with recruitment tools/platforms (ATS, dashboards, sourcing platforms)

Preferred candidate profile

• 14 years of relevant recruitment experience, of which at least 5 years of experience in a managerial role. • Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Motivate and energize the team to be candidate-friendly
• Expertise in managing multiple and overlapping processes and projects to completion.
• Prioritize effectively to meet the aggressive timelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Capacity to handle challenging issues in a diverse and dynamic work environment.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and external candidates.
• Hands-on attitude with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.