General Manager - Talent Acquisition (10-20 yrs)

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Position: General Manager - Talent Acquisition

Function: Talent Acquisition

Location: Ahmedabad

Reporting Manager: Global HR Head

Primary Responsibilities:

A. Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership:

- Lead and develop a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the organization's short-term and long-term business objectives.

- Design and execute workforce planning initiatives to ensure the timely acquisition of top-tier talent across all functions.

- Collaborate with senior leadership to understand talent needs and develop customized talent pipelines for key roles.

- Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and competitive intelligence to adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.

B. Team Leadership & Development:

- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of recruiters, talent acquisition partners, and coordinators.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the talent acquisition function.

- Develop and implement ongoing training and development programs to elevate the capabilities of the recruitment team.

- Establish clear performance metrics and drive team success through regular feedback and recognition.

C. Operational Excellence & Execution:

- Oversee day-to-day recruitment operations to ensure efficiency, speed, and quality in the hiring process.

- Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure streamlined operations, data integrity, and compliance with hiring processes.

- Implement strategies to enhance candidate experience, improve time-to-fill, and optimize cost-per-hire.

- Monitor key recruitment KPIs and lead efforts to continuously optimize recruitment effectiveness and scalability.

D. Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing:

- Partner with marketing and communications teams to enhance employer brand and position the company as an employer of choice.

- Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the recruitment process to foster a diverse workforce.

- Develop and execute targeted recruitment marketing strategies to attract top talent across various channels.

E. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership:

- Build and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders and hiring managers, to understand their talent needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

- Provide counsel and expertise to leadership on market trends, compensation benchmarking, and talent retention strategies.

- Collaborate with the HR and business leadership teams to forecast future talent requirements and align recruitment strategies with business growth.

F. Data-Driven Decision Making:

- Utilize data and analytics to drive insights and make informed decisions about recruitment strategies, pipeline health, and team performance.

- Develop and report on talent acquisition performance dashboards to senior leadership and make data-driven recommendations for process improvements.

G. Change Management & Innovation:

- Champion continuous improvement and innovation within the talent acquisition function.

- Lead change management initiatives related to recruitment processes, technologies, and tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. MBA or advanced HR certifications preferred.

- A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Strong leadership skills with experience leading, coaching, and mentoring a team of recruiters.

- Expertise in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment tools, and HRIS platforms.

- Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with senior leadership and influencing key stakeholders.

- In-depth knowledge of talent market trends, recruitment best practices, and industry standards.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in a high-growth or global organization.

- Familiarity with advanced recruitment technologies (AI, machine learning, etc.).

- Experience with employer branding, recruitment marketing, and diversity & inclusion strategies.