Head - Talent Acquisition - Global IT Product Firm (13-18 yrs)

Role : Head - Talent Acquisition - Global IT Product Organization

Location : Noida

Purpose of the Role:

The Head of Talent Acquisition is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that supports the organization's workforce needs. This leadership role will manage a team of recruiters, manage the recruitment process across locations in India, and work closely with senior leadership to ensure that the company attracts, hires, and retains top-tier talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Lead the India talent acquisition function to meet the organization's business objectives and workforce demands.

- Develop and execute recruiting strategy that aligns with the company's goals, values, and culture.

- Provide leadership, mentor ship to the talent acquisition team.

- Partner with HR and Business Leaders to forecast workforce needs, address talent gaps, and implement staffing solutions.

Recruitment:

- Manage the delivery of recruitment services in line with business priorities and budgets. Develop effective relationships with the Business Heads to understand local challenges and deliver seamless service.

- Manage, guide, and coach the Recruitment team to deliver on the recruitment operating model, processes, and KPIs.

- Design, test, and implement processes and solutions. Identify continuous improvement opportunities with cost-effective solutions that deliver effective recruitment services.

- Manage Multiple Locations ( in India): emphasizing the importance of managing multiple locations ( in India), demonstrating cultural sensitivity, possessing a strong understanding of cultural differences, and adapting management style and communication approach accordingly.

- Monitor and improve on existing KPIs and SLAs.

- Negotiate agency vendor terms for hires in conjunction with the regional supply chain. Establish and monitor service levels; mitigate as required.

- Building efficiencies and automation in the process.

Talent Acquisition Metrics & Reporting:

- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the recruitment process.

- Report on talent acquisition activities and success metrics to the executive team, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Process Optimization:

- Standardize and optimize the recruitment process to improve efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance the candidate experience.

- Leverage data and analytics to drive continuous improvement in recruitment practices.

- Implement technology solutions (ATS, CRM, AI-based tools) to streamline recruiting efforts and improve candidate tracking.

Budget and Resource Management:

- Manage the talent acquisition budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation across teams.

- Evaluate and negotiate with external recruitment agencies and vendors as needed.

Educational Qualification / Work Experience & Skills:

- PG / MBA with Minimum 13+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams in an IT / Technology Organisation.

- In-depth knowledge of recruiting technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and candidate sourcing tools.

- Results and customer service orientation.

- Desire to own projects and exceed expectations, with the ability to find solutions and deliver results.

- Strategic thinking, problem-solving, handling escalations, and decision-making abilities will be key to success in this role.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and manage a global team.

- Champion recruitment compliance and governance in line with our group requirements.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and process improvements.