Head - Talent Acquisition - eCommerce (8-15 yrs)

Employer Strengths:

- IndiaMART's dynamic work environment and commitment to employee welfare makes it an attractive employer. With competitive salaries, benefits, and a focus on work-life balance, IndiaMART nurtures talent and celebrates achievements, making it an excellent place to build a rewarding career.

- Innovative Culture: IndiaMART fosters a culture of innovation, encouraging employees to think creatively and contribute ideas that drive business growth.

- Career Development: The company prioritizes employee growth, offering robust training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals advance their careers. Diversity and Inclusion: IndiaMART is committed to building a diverse workforce, promoting inclusivity and collaboration across teams.

Purpose of Position:

- 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.

HEAD OF TALENT ACQUISITION 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 IndiaMART 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 IndiaMART's 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.

- Work Ethic: A proactive approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves, demonstrating initiative and a results-oriented mindset. A constant focus on service delivery is essential.