Head - Talent Acquisition - India & Middle East - IIM/XLRI/ISB/TISS

About HR Codes ConsultingHR Codes Consulting is a leading global management consulting firm specializing in human capital strategy and organizational transformation. We partner with businesses worldwide to optimize their talent, culture, and operational efficiency. We are rapidly expanding our footprint in the India and Middle East markets and are seeking a seasoned leader to drive our talent acquisition strategy.Role OverviewThe Head of Talent Acquisition (India & Middle East) will be a pivotal leadership role, responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling our talent acquisition strategy across the fast-growing markets of India and the Middle East (GCC). This individual will lead a distributed, high-performing TA team based in India and Dubai and will be crucial in attracting top-tier talent to support the firm's ambitious growth objectives.This is a hybrid role, with a preference for candidates based in Bangalore, Gurgaon, or Mumbai. The role reports directly to the Global CHRO based in London.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Leadership:- Develop and execute a comprehensive, high-impact talent acquisition strategy aligned with HR Codes Consulting's global vision and regional growth targets for India and the Middle East.- Act as a strategic partner to regional leadership, advising on workforce planning, market trends, compensation benchmarks, and TA best practices.Team Management:- Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse and geographically dispersed team of TA professionals located across India and Dubai.- Establish clear team goals, performance metrics, and drive a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and exceptional candidate experience.Operational Excellence:- Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for all levels and functions in the region, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and compliance.- Implement advanced recruiting technologies, tools, and processes to optimize workflow and reporting.Regional Expertise:- Leverage prior experience in the Middle East (GCC) market to establish robust talent pipelines and recruitment mechanisms specific to that region.- Drive employer branding and market positioning efforts in both India and the Middle East.Global Alignment:- Ensure all regional TA activities are in compliance with global standards and collaborate effectively with the Global CHRO and other regional TA leads.- Manage and report on regional TA budget, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the leadership.Qualifications and Experience- Experience: A minimum of 15 to 22 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant experience in a leadership role managing multi-country or regional teams.- Education: Must possess a Post-Graduate degree (MBA or equivalent) from a Tier 1 B School (e.g., IIMs, XLRI, ISB, etc.).Geographic Expertise:- Proven, demonstrable experience managing talent acquisition operations in India.- Prior experience managing recruitment in the Middle East (GCC) market is strongly preferred.- Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives globally.- Sector Background: Experience within professional services, management consulting, or a high-growth, dynamic corporate environment is highly desirable.- Reporting Structure: Must be comfortable operating in a hybrid work environment and managing an international reporting line (reporting to the Global CHRO in London).Why Join HR Codes Consulting?You will have the opportunity to build and shape the talent landscape of a rapidly growing global firm in two of the world's most dynamic economic regions. This role offers high visibility, strategic impact, and the chance to directly influence the success of HR Codes Consulting. (ref:iimjobs.com)