Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Manager – Talent Acquisition (TA)

Role Purpose:

The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for driving the organization’s hiring strategy by managing end-to-end recruitment processes, optimizing ATS usage, strengthening vendor partnerships, and leading campus hiring initiatives. The role requires a balance of operational excellence and strategic thinking to attract and retain high-quality talent across manufacturing and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Management

• Lead end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including requisition understanding, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer rollout, and onboarding
• Manage hiring for corporate, manufacturing, engineering, and niche roles
• Ensure quality hiring within defined TAT and budget
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, referrals, and networking

2. ATS Management & Recruitment Analytics

• Drive effective utilization of Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Maintain accurate candidate data and ensure process compliance
• Generate and analyze reports on TAT, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and pipeline health
• Continuously improve recruitment processes through data-driven insights

3. Vendor / Consultancy Management

• Manage and build strong relationships with recruitment agencies and consultants
• Negotiate commercials, monitor performance, and ensure ROI from vendors
• Allocate requirements based on specialization and track closures
• Ensure quality CV flow aligned with job requirements

4. Campus Hiring & Employer Branding

• Design and execute campus hiring strategy (MBA HR and other streams)
• Build partnerships with top B-Schools and institutes
• Represent the organization in campus engagements, career fairs, and branding activities
• Strengthen employer branding through candidate experience and communication

5. Stakeholder Management & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with business leaders for manpower planning and forecasting
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and hiring trends

6. Process Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to recruitment policies and processes
• Improve candidate experience and reduce drop-off ratios
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in TA processes

Key Requirements:

• Qualification: MBA in HR (Mandatory)
• Experience: 6–10 years in Talent Acquisition
• Strong exposure to manufacturing and corporate hiring
• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms and recruitment tools
• Proven track record in vendor/consultancy management
• Experience in campus hiring (MBA institutes preferred)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Leadership & Ownership
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Relationship Management