Manager of Talent Acquisition

• This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager of Talent Acquisition based in India.
• This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape talent acquisition strategies within a fast-paced, high-volume hiring environment.
• You will oversee recruitment operations, build strong teams, and create processes that attract and retain top talent.
• The position combines strategic workforce planning, people leadership, and hands-on recruitment expertise to support business growth.
• You will collaborate closely with HR leaders and hiring managers to improve hiring outcomes, strengthen employer branding, and enhance the candidate experience.
• The ideal candidate is a results-driven talent leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building scalable recruitment solutions.
• This is a high-impact opportunity to influence employee engagement and contribute to the success of a growing organization.

Accountabilities

As the Manager of Talent Acquisition, you will lead recruitment operations and develop strategies to attract, hire, and retain high-quality talent. You will manage a team of recruiters, optimize hiring processes, and partner with business leaders to meet workforce needs while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure timely and efficient hiring outcomes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters while fostering a collaborative, performance-driven culture.
• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies across job boards, social media, campus recruitment, and other talent channels.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, define role expectations, and develop effective job postings.
• Ensure a seamless candidate journey from initial engagement through onboarding.
• Develop and execute employee retention and engagement initiatives in partnership with HR leadership.
• Monitor recruitment and retention metrics, analyze trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitive hiring practices, and evolving recruitment strategies.
• Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organization’s position as an employer of choice.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with internal policies and applicable regulations.
• Manage multiple hiring campaigns simultaneously while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced talent acquisition leader with a strong background in high-volume recruitment, team management, and employee retention strategies. You should have excellent stakeholder management skills, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience managing recruitment within a BPO, call center, or high-volume hiring environment.
• Strong understanding of large-scale recruitment processes and retention strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing and motivating recruitment teams.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using recruitment metrics to guide decision-making.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement scalable hiring solutions.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead talent acquisition initiatives with significant business impact.
• Leadership role within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Ability to shape recruitment strategies and improve hiring processes at scale.
• Opportunity to develop and mentor a high-performing recruitment team.
• Exposure to strategic HR initiatives, employer branding, and workforce planning.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and contributions.