Lead - Talent Acquisition - EdTech (5-15 yrs)

Job Opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Head/Lead for an Edtech company in Mumbai.

Experience: 5 to 15 years

Preferred candidates: Candidates working in Startup/ Fast paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

End-to-End Recruitment:

- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, including bulk, lateral, and leadership hiring.

- Source, screen, and select candidates through various recruitment channels (job portals, social media, employee referrals, etc.).

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand their hiring needs.

Strategy and Planning:

- Design and implement recruitment strategies to meet the company's manpower requirements.

- Forecast staffing needs and proactively plan for upcoming hiring demands across different departments.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring productivity and alignment with business goals.

- Ensure proper distribution of hiring efforts based on urgency and scale, especially managing high-volume recruitment processes.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with external recruitment agencies and vendors for specialized positions.

- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with universities and other talent sources.

Process Optimization:

- Continuously improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-hire.

- Implement technology and automation tools to streamline the recruitment workflow.

Leadership Hiring:

- Handle senior-level searches and placements, working closely with leadership to understand and deliver on strategic needs.

- Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in leadership hiring processes.

Performance Under Pressure:

- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations and urgent hiring needs.

- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines without compromising quality.

Analytics and Reporting:

- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess hiring effectiveness.

- Prepare and present reports to senior management on recruitment status, challenges, and successes.