Talent Acquisition Leader

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Leader at Masters' Union and TETR is a high-impact, target-driven role responsible for hiring top-tier talent, streamlining recruitment processes, and ensuring that the TA function operates efficiently. The role requires hands-on involvement in Individual Contribution (IC) hiring for leadership positions, stakeholder management, recruitment process automation, ATS implementation, and managing recruitment teams across Gurgaon and Jalandhar. The TA function operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is expected to close positions within tight deadlines.

The candidate must understand that while we are still in our early years, we have a very strong foundation and are looking for individuals who have experience in building world-class teams. This role demands professionals who are willing to put in the hard work and commitment required to establish an exceptional recruitment function.

What you will do:

1. Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Engage and coordinate with hiring managers, department heads, and leadership to understand recruitment needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient hiring.

- Conduct weekly and daily meetings with hiring teams to track progress, address bottlenecks, and strategize on hiring needs.

2. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

- Own and execute end-to-end recruitment for senior leadership roles.

- Develop target-based hiring strategies to ensure optimal talent acquisition within defined timelines.

- Ensure high-quality candidate pipelines for critical roles in business and central divisions

- Create structured interview processes, including competency-based assessments and case evaluations.

- Drive offer negotiations and pre-onboarding engagement to prevent drop-offs.

3. Process & Automation:

- Design and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for seamless hiring.

- Evaluate, onboard, and optimize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to improve efficiency.

- Automate recruitment workflows, candidate tracking, and reporting to enhance productivity.

4. Team Management & Coordination:

- Oversee and manage TA teams in both Gurgaon and Jalandhar.

- Train, mentor, and upskill the recruitment team to enhance their sourcing and hiring capabilities.

- Ensure recruiters meet their weekly and monthly hiring targets.

5. Agile Hiring & Execution:

- Operate within challenging timelines with agility and precision.

- Develop contingency plans and proactive talent pipelines to prevent last-minute hiring bottlenecks.

- Ensure efficient and timely hiring without compromising on candidate quality.

Who we're looking for:

- 7-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, post-MBA, preferably in high-growth organizations.

- 4-5 years of team handling experience

- Strong experience in leadership hiring and end-to-end recruitment management.

- Proficiency in ATS implementation and recruitment automation.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to work under evolving priorities.

- Data-driven mindset with expertise in recruitment metrics and process optimization.

- Strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.

- Prior experience managing recruitment teams across multiple locations is a plus.