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Job Title: Head - Talent Acquisition Department: Human Resources Role Overview: The Head – Talent Acquisition will lead the entire recruitment function for K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd., overseeing hiring across all academic, non-academic, and corporate roles. The role requires a strategic and experienced HR professional who can drive large-scale hiring, bring structure to leadership recruitment, and build a long-term talent roadmap for the organization. The individual will also play a key mentoring role, guiding the Deputy Head and the TA team, supporting them in planning, decision-making, and developing scalable recruitment practices to meet the organization’s rapid growth needs. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Talent Planning - Design and execute organization-wide hiring strategy aligned with business growth and expansion plans. - Forecast manpower requirements and plan proactive hiring pipelines for upcoming academic years and business verticals. - Review existing processes and introduce recruitment best practices to ensure efficiency and speed. 2. Leadership & Senior-Level Hiring - Lead all leadership, mid-senior, and niche hiring mandates across functions. - Build and maintain strong external networks for leadership talent mapping and succession planning. - Develop long-term sourcing strategies through referrals, networks, and executive search firms. 3. TA Function Management - Oversee and mentor the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring structured workflow and adherence to timelines. - Support the Deputy Head in planning and executing hiring drives, bulk recruitment, and project-based requirements. - Set and monitor performance metrics such as TAT, offer-to-join ratio, and cost-per-hire. - Manage recruitment budgets and ensure optimal resource utilization. 4. Mentorship & Capability Building - Guide the TA team in handling complex or critical hiring situations. - Provide thought leadership, structure, and direction to elevate recruitment maturity within the function. - Coach and upskill the team to handle leadership discussions and stakeholder management independently. 5. Stakeholder Management & Employer Branding *5. Stakeholder Management & Employer Branding* - Collaborate closely with Management, Business Heads, and Zonal HRs to align hiring priorities. - Drive initiatives to enhance employer branding and candidate experience. - Represent the TA function in management reviews, presenting data-backed insights and hiring updates. Key Skills & Competencies: - Deep knowledge of end-to-end recruitment and talent strategy - Proven expertise in leadership and bulk hiring - Strong mentoring and people development skills - Theoretical understanding of recruitment frameworks, assessments, and workforce planning - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management - Analytical mindset with strong execution ability - Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach Qualifications & Experience: - MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent - Minimum 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition - At least 8 years in a senior or head-level role, managing large teams and multi-location hiring - Proven track record in leadership hiring, strategic workforce planning, and scaling TA operations - Experience in education, service, or large distributed setups preferred Work Environment: - On-site role based in Bengaluru - Requires coordination with management, business heads, and zonal HR teams - Occasional travel to regional offices or school branches as per business needs