Associate Director - Human Resources

About the Job

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior HR professional with strong recruitment expertise to join our growing HR team as Associate Director (AD) HR. In this role, you will lead the talent acquisition practice across the organization, working closely with office and field teams nationwide.

You will leverage creative recruitment and hiring tactics to prospect and engage top talent, positioning the organization as an Employer of Choice. The role requires filling both niche and routine vacancies while elevating the talent acquisition function to the next level.

Our vision is to ensure dignity and equality for all. This is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build teams, implement programs, support communities, and lead in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic:

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies.
• Design and execute targeted hiring initiatives aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals.
• Establish competency-driven and value-based talent selection practices.

Operational:

• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring efficiency and timely hiring.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure the right talent is recruited and retained.
• Implement recruitment SOPs and SLAs to enhance effectiveness.
• Manage senior-level hiring, including assessments and executive search strategies.
• Lead and mentor the talent acquisition team.
• Establish a robust campus outreach program for grassroots hiring across India.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Oversee seamless onboarding for new hires across offices and field locations.
• Facilitate internal talent mobility and redeployment.

Developmental:

• Build strong external partnerships with vendors, agencies, and organizations to attract top talent.
• Strengthen hiring accountability across leadership teams for timely decision-making.
• Maintain a talent pipeline through proactive market research and relationship-building.
• Drive employer branding initiatives, including social media outreach, career events, and networking opportunities.
• Implement and optimize an applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Maintain recruitment data and analytics to track performance metrics.
• Stay updated with emerging hiring trends, tools, and best practices to strengthen recruitment operations.

Who We Are Looking For:

• 12+ years of HR experience, with at least 8 years in talent acquisition and 8 years of managerial experience in a medium to large organization.
• Expertise in headhunting and using LinkedIn for strategic hiring.
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Experience in data analytics AI-driven recruitment is a plus.
• Knowledge of Indias social sector HR norms and constraints (prior experience in the development sector is an advantage).
• Ability to succeed in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structures.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for driving talent excellence.