Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Senior Manager Talent AcquisitionLocation: MumbaiPosition Summary: The Senior Manager Talent Acquisition will be responsible for leading the end-to-end recruitment strategy and execution for the hospital group, covering clinical, non-clinical, leadership, and campus hiring across all locations. This role will focus on self-sourcing, employer branding, digital hiring innovation, and talent pipeline creation, ensuring that the organization attracts and retains high-quality talent to support its mission of clinical excellence and patient-centric care.Key Responsibilities:Talent Acquisition Strategy & ExecutionDesign and drive an integrated TA strategy across functions and units in alignment with business and manpower plans.Lead hiring for Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Allied Health Staff, Support Services, Administrative, and Leadership roles.Ensure fast TAT, high-quality selection, and seamless onboarding process management.Self-Sourcing Methods & StrategiesBuild a direct sourcing engine to reduce dependency on external agencies and drive cost-efficiency.Deploy creative sourcing methods including:LinkedIn search strategiesBoolean searches, GitHub (for IT/Tech roles), Practo/medical communities (for clinical sourcing)Internal database mining and referral network optimizationTargeted outreach via WhatsApp campaigns, emailers, and SMSPassive talent mapping and talent pipelining for critical and niche rolesMaintain and refresh internal talent pools segmented by function, seniority, and location.Run referral drives and alumni re-engagement programs to tap into known high-potential talent.Leadership & Critical Role HiringDrive proactive succession hiring and high-impact leadership recruitment (clinical and non-clinical).Collaborate with executive search firms as needed while maintaining an in-house pipeline.Implement structured assessments and interview frameworks for leadership roles.Campus Hiring & Medical Education EngagementCreate a pan-India campus hiring roadmap nursing, paramedical, and management institutes.Build deep, long-term engagement with top-tier institutions through:Campus presentations and hospital brand showcasesInternship pipelines and residency programsFaculty relationship management and academic partnershipsManage end-to-end execution of campus visits, interview logistics, offer rollout, and conversion tracking.Employer Branding & Talent MarketingOwn the hospital groups employer brand positioning in the healthcare talent market.Strategically showcase the organization on platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, college networks, and medical associations.Develop compelling content: recruitment videos, career stories, role spotlights, and EVP messaging.Collaborate with marketing and communications teams for integrated branding campaigns.Hiring Operations, Process Excellence & AnalyticsImplement best-in-class recruitment processes, governance frameworks, and hiring SLAs.Ensure data-driven dashboards and MIS reporting.Track key TA metrics: Sourcing Mix, Time to Fill, Offer Acceptance, Source-to-Hire ratios, Cost per Hire, and Quality of Hire.Onboarding Operations & Candidate ExperienceOversee the seamless transition from offer acceptance to onboarding, ensuring timely documentation, medical verification, background checks, and pre-joining engagement.Coordinate with HR operations, IT, medical admin, and business functions to ensure Day 1 readiness (system access, ID cards, induction slotting, etc.).Ensure all clinical and regulatory onboarding compliances are fulfilled, including credentialing, medical council registration, and contract issuance.Monitor and improve onboarding satisfaction scores and early attrition rates by tracking feedback from new hires across cohorts.Candidate Profile:Education:MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or Hospital/Healthcare ManagementAdditional certifications in talent sourcing, digital recruiting, or employer branding (preferred)Experience:8 plus years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with minimum 2 - 3 years in healthcare or hospital-based hiringProven expertise in self-sourcing, leadership hiring, and campus recruitmentHands-on experience managing high-volume and high-impact hiring in a service or healthcare environmentSkills & Competencies:Strong command of sourcing tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, Boolean searchClinical role understanding and ability to engage medical professionalsStrong project management, interpersonal, and influencing skillsDigital-first mindset with creativity in candidate outreach and brandingAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with urgency and ownership