Advantme - Director - Talent Acquisition (15-17 yrs)

Title: Director Talent Acquisition (US & India).

Reporting: SVP HR & dotted to Director HR.

Location: Ahmedabad.

Job Summary:

- The Director, Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for high-volume global recruiting, that aligns with the company's global business and high growth objectives.

- This role will lead and mentor a high performing talent acquisition team, continuously improve best practices, systems, and tools in a cost effective, scalable and data driven manner.

- Collaboration with senior leadership to understand workforce management needs and align recruitment efforts ensuring the company attracts, hires, and retains high-quality talent globally, while ensuring an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.

Qualifications :

- Experience: 15+ years of experience in US recruitment, with at least 7 years in a leadership role managing teams of 40+.

- Experience: on demand, services and corporate roles at all levels in US & India.

- Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A masters degree is preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's business and growth objectives.

- Lead workforce planning initiatives in collaboration with business leaders to forecast hiring needs for corporate and operational volume hiring globally.

- Drive diversity and inclusion strategies in recruitment to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce.

- Leverage data and market insights to identify trends, refine recruiting approaches, and build effective talent pipelines.

- Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on all matters related to talent acquisition.

Team Management:

- Manage, mentor, and develop a high performing team of recruiters and talent acquisition professionals.

- Set performance goals and metrics for the talent acquisition team and regularly assess progress.

- Provide training and development opportunities for the team to enhance their skills and performance.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability,.

Recruitment Process Management & Optimization:

- Oversee the entire high volume recruitment process, from job posting, sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

- Implement and optimize recruitment technologies and tools to improve efficiency, cost management and effectiveness.

- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to recruitment and hiring.

- Continuously evaluate and improve the recruiting processes and playbooks to enhance the candidate and hiring teams experience and increase efficiency.

Candidate Sourcing and Employer Branding:

- Develop and execute innovative and costeffective sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including passive candidates, in a distributed, high volume environment.

- Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and professional networks.

- Enhance the company's employer brand and Employer of Choice value proposition in the talent market.

- Develop and execute global branding strategies that position the company as an employer of choice, in partnership with Marketing.

Data-Driven Decisions & Reporting:

- Utilize data analytics to monitor recruitment metrics, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on recruitment activities, challenges, achievements and market conditions.

- Continuously assess and refine recruitment practices based on data insights and industry best practices.

- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the talent acquisition function.

- Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership on hiring progress, challenges, and market conditions.

- Conduct research and market analysis as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to understand their talent needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.

- Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, offering insights and advice on talent acquisition and market trends.

- Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives related to talent management and organizational development.

Business Acumen:

- Knows industry, company, competition, industry trends, market.

Budget Management:

- Manage the talent acquisition budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

- Optimize spending on job boards, recruiting tools, and external partnerships.

Skills :

- Strong leadership and team management, coach and mentor abilities.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Proven experience with recruitment technologies (e. , ATS, CRM, Data analytics), social media platforms and talent assessment tools.

- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- High volume recruiting (3k+ reqs/yr).

- Proven track record of developing and executing talent acquisition strategies on a global scale.

- Strong understanding of global labor markets, employment laws, and best practices in recruitment.

Discretion: Results and quality driven.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

- Knowledge of global recruitment practices and challenges (US and India).

- Professional certifications (e., SHRM-SCP, PHR, or equivalent).