Head - Talent Aquisition - eCommerce/Media/Telecom (10-15 yrs)

- We are seeking a skilled and results-driven individual to lead our talent acquisition team in India. This role involves overseeing talent acquisition across Sales & Marketing, Product & Technology, Client Servicing, Operations, Finance, and the Corporate functions.

- The successful candidate will build capacity and establish processes for sourcing candidates through social media, referrals, campus recruitment, and job boards. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to transform the Talent Acquisition function and implement a new operating model aligned with business growth plans, driving strategic initiatives to attract top talent.

Role Specifications:

- Develop Comprehensive TA Strategy: Craft and execute a talent acquisition strategy to attract a diverse pool of talent through proactive market research, effective branding campaigns, job marketing initiatives, employee referral programs, and key university partnerships. This strategy will support both ground sales and strategic hiring across technology and regional group functions across India.

- Enhance University Relationships: Evolve and accelerate strategic relationships with targeted institutions by devising structured engagement plans that include leadership involvement, events, partnerships, and campaigns, branding as an employer of choice.

- Lead Strategic Hiring: Drive external strategic hiring aligned with the succession strategy developed by the Talent Management team.

- Implement TA Operating Model 2.0: Conceptualize and implement a TA operating model focused on defined processes, lower turnaround times, superior candidate experience, and leveraging AI and technology platforms.

- Build Proactive Pipelines: Create proactive talent pipelines to enhance speed and capability for internal sourcing.

- Increase Diversity Hiring: Develop and implement strategies to boost the hiring of diverse profiles.

- Onboarding Experience: Ensure a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience for all new hires, particularly campus recruits.

- TA Analytics and Reporting: Analyze TA data to derive insights, leveraging various TA systems to connect with broader business strategies.

- Manage TA Costs: Oversee talent acquisition costs against budget and maintain relationships with key partners, including recruitment vendors and job boards.

- Client Service Culture: Foster a client service culture throughout recruitment channels, ensuring timely communication and management of activities.

- Employee Value Proposition: Develop a compelling employee value proposition through targeted marketing and candidate communications, enhancing social media presence and preparing materials for employer awards to strengthen employer brand.

Person Specification:

- Education: MBA in HR from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 institute or equivalent, with excellent academic performance; engineering graduates are preferred.

- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of recruiting and sourcing experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role within sales organizations.

- Experience in eCommerce, media, telecom, or the service industry is highly desirable.

- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with new-age talent acquisition technologies, including AI.

- Experience in implementing these technologies will be a significant differentiator. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional stakeholder management abilities.