Talent Acquisition Manager

Who We Are Looking For We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager to lead recruiting for our Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. This role is critical to ensuring we attract, hire, and retain top talent in one of our most strategic markets, Bangalore, India, to drive business outcomes. The TA Manager will act as a trusted partner to our India leadership team, manage the end-to-end hiring process, and build a scalable recruiting function to support our growth. This role reports to the Director of Talent Acquisition located in our U.S. corporate headquarters. What You Will Do Talent Strategy & Execution • Own full-cycle recruitment for India across corporate, technical, and specialized roles. • Partner closely with U.S. based business leaders to understand workforce plans and hiring needs. • Design and execute sourcing strategies to build diverse, high-quality pipelines. • Recruit and hire high-performing managers and individual contributors, targeting talent within the top tenth percentile of people in the region. Stakeholder Management • Serve as the primary point of contact for all hiring needs in India. • Influence and guide hiring managers with market intelligence and best practices. • Ensure consistent communication and alignment with the global TA team. • Support succession planning by building and maintaining pipelines for critical roles to strengthen the leadership bench. Team Leadership & Vendor Management • Build, mentor, and manage a small team of recruiters/sources as the GCC grows. • Oversee local recruitment agencies, and other vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost effectiveness. Process & Candidate Experience • Provide regular reporting and actionable insights to the U.S. Director of Talent Acquisition, including progress against hiring goals, pipeline metrics, and talent market trends. • Implement structured, consistent hiring processes aligned with global standards. • Champion an excellent candidate experience, from application to onboarding. • Track key TA metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer-to-join ratio, pipeline health). Employer Branding • Ensure our brand in India is showcased effectively through the website and other channels. • Partner with global and local teams to adapt our employer brand for the India market. • Promote our culture and EVP through campus programs, social media, and industry events. Required Qualifications • 10+ years of progressive recruiting experience post MBA, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Master’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Commerce, or related field from a top-tier Indian university. • Experience hiring across multiple functions (technology, corporate, and niche roles) with a multinational company. • Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and multinational environment. • Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. • Deep understanding of applicant tracking systems and related analysis/reporting. • Experience managing vendors and external partners. • Knowledge of India hiring practices, talent market dynamics, and compliance. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work across cultures and time zones. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in HR/MBA. • Experience building and managing a recruitment function for a global capability center for a U.S. based company. • LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiting. What to Expect We want to be transparent about what success looks like and the realities of the role: • Hands-on execution: While this is a manager-level role, you will be actively involved in sourcing and closing candidates. • Fast pace & high expectations: Our GCC is strategic to the company’s growth, and hiring demand can shift quickly. You’ll need to adapt, prioritize, and deliver results in a dynamic environment. • Building from the ground up: Some TA processes and tools are still evolving. You’ll have the chance to shape and improve them, but it means you’ll need to be resourceful and proactive. • Stakeholder influence: You’ll need strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to challenge assumptions with data and market insights. • Market competition: The India talent market is highly competitive. Expect the need to continuously refine sourcing and engagement strategies with a sense of priority. • Global collaboration: You’ll be working closely with global TA and HR partners across time zones. Strong communication and alignment skills are essential. • Why Join Ceres? Ceres Global is a distinguished leader in environmental stewardship, disaster recovery, and resilience, with a mission to restore, rebuild, and strengthen communities and infrastructure worldwide. Ceres operate at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and transformation, supporting communities after catastrophic events and driving long-term positive impact. At Ceres, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters. We offer: • A collaborative, mission-driven culture. • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. • The chance to make a lasting difference for communities around the world