Manager/ Senior Manager –Talent Acquisition

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed. At Prudential Health India (PHI), we are on a mission to make Indians healthier, while bridging the health protection gap. This is a Zero to One team undertaking a greenfield health insurance deployment in India committed to building journeys that will truly empathize with the customer and offer a differentiated, bespoke experience. To partner us in this mission, we are looking for talented Manager/ Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition This role requires the candidate to have significant knowledge of health insurance and a demonstrated ability to build technology platforms and solutions to enable our business ambitions. As a Talent Acquisition Lead, your typical week might include the following. Craft and execute smart and effective talent acquisition plans that align with our company's goals. Work closely with senior leaders to predict and plan for hiring needs, with a special focus on leadership and key roles. Take charge of the entire recruitment process for all positions. Use your keen eye to assess candidates and ensure they're a perfect fit for our culture and values. Build strong, trusting relationships with hiring managers and department heads to make sure everyone’s on the same page. Keep everyone in the loop with regular updates on recruitment progress and market insights. Make sure every candidate has a great experience throughout the recruitment process. Implement best practices to boost the candidate experience and showcase our employer brand. Design and manage a smooth onboarding process that helps new hires feel welcome and integrated. Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with industry trends and the competitive landscape in the Insurance sector. Share market insights and advice with senior leaders to refine our talent acquisition strategies. Keep track of important recruitment metrics and analyze them to see how well we’re doing. Prepare and share regular reports on recruitment activities and outcomes with senior management. Team up with our marketing folks to develop and promote a strong employer brand. Represent us at industry events, career fairs, and networking functions to boost our visibility. Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Mediate and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies Ensure all HR policies are up-to-date and compliant with current employment laws. Educate employees and management on HR policies and ensure adherence. Partner with leadership to develop and implement workforce planning strategies. Analyze and forecast workforce needs to ensure the right talent is in place to meet business objectives. Drive initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. Collaborate with other HR functions, such as compensation and benefits, learning and development, and HR operations, to deliver comprehensive HR services to the business. You could be the right candidate if you have Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A HR certification is a bonus. 5-10 years of HR experience with a strong focus on talent acquisition and leadership hiring in the BFSI sector Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.  Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment  This could be the gig for you if you… Are passionate about people and culture; enjoy spending time with passionate leaders to understand what they really want. Have an attentive ear listen to new ideas. Can put your functional hats aside and join hands with other colleagues to overcome challenges. Like to work in a culture where everyone can see what others are doing. Take help from others when stuck and encourage others when there are setbacks. Take full responsibility for your contribution while thinking wing-to-wing across the organization. Location: Mumbai Contract type – 1 year direct fixed term contract.