Manager - Talent Acquisition - Product Management Team (1-10 yrs)

Talent Strategy Development:

- Collaborate with leadership to understand hiring needs, team goals, and product roadmap to align talent acquisition strategies with organizational objectives.

- Develop a comprehensive hiring plan that addresses immediate and long-term staffing needs for the product management team.

Candidate Sourcing:

- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates using diverse sourcing channels, including job boards, professional networks, industry events, and employee referrals.

- Leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS (Applicant Tracking System), and niche platforms to identify top talent.

Employer Branding:

- Partner with marketing and leadership to create and promote an attractive employer brand for the product management team.

- Highlight key differentiators such as innovative product initiatives, growth opportunities, and company culture in external communications.

Candidate Screening and Evaluation:

- Conduct initial resume reviews, phone screenings, and behavioral interviews to assess candidate fit for product management roles.

- Develop role-specific evaluation frameworks for assessing candidates' skills in product strategy, market research, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

- Collaborate with hiring managers to create and refine technical assessments, case studies, or take-home tasks tailored to product management roles.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Work closely with product team leaders to define role requirements, job descriptions, and ideal candidate profiles.

- Provide regular updates on hiring progress, challenges, and market insights to stakeholders.

Candidate Experience:

- Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, timely updates, and personalized interactions throughout the hiring process.

- Advocate for the organization's culture and values, ensuring alignment between the candidate and company ethos.

Metrics and Reporting:

- Track key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, diversity hiring metrics, and quality of hire.

- Use data to provide insights and recommendations for process improvements.

Diversity and Inclusion:

- Develop and execute strategies to attract diverse talent, ensuring equitable opportunities for all candidates.

- Partner with internal teams to create inclusive hiring practices.

Market Research and Insights:

- Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring strategies for product management roles.

- Use insights to guide salary negotiations and improve talent acquisition strategies.

Process Optimization:

- Continuously improve the recruitment process by adopting best practices, leveraging technology, and soliciting feedback from candidates and stakeholders.

- Maintain and enhance the ATS and other recruitment tools to ensure efficiency and scalability.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Coordinate onboarding processes with HR and team leaders to ensure smooth integration of new hires.

- Participate in workforce planning discussions to anticipate future talent needs.

- Occasionally represent the company at job fairs, industry events, or university outreach programs to attract entry-level product management talent.