Manager - Talent Acquisition

Job Description
Business/ Division: Central Partner Functions

Department: Human Resources

Location: Kurla, Mumbai

Travel: Low

Job Overview
The incumbent will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Talent Acquisition process for PPL. As part of the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (TA COE), the role will focus on driving lateral hiring as well as leadership hiring, ensuring high-quality talent acquisition aligned with business needs.

Key Stakeholders: Internal:
HR IT Team, HRBPs, Auditors, TA Team

Key Stakeholders: External:
Recruitment vendors, job board vendors

Reporting Structure:
Will report to Head TA

Experience

• 7 to 1 0 years experience in Talent Acquisition within Pharma industry with a focus on IT hiring and leadership hiring
• Proven experience of working within the talent acquisition team of pharmaceuticals/CRO/CDMO companies or experience in RPO / executive search firms catering to pharma sector
• Proficient in using HRMS tools such as Workday, SuccessFactors , ORC etc
• Skilled in talent mapping and gathering market insight

Responsibilities

• Partner with BHRs, Department Heads, and Hiring Managers to understand mandates, plan effectively, and review progress.
• Create/modify job descriptions ; conduct in-depth candidate assessments for suitability.
• Advise stakeholders on market talent pool and skill gaps.
• Manage salary benchmarking, prepare offer proposals, and lead negotiations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines; conduct industry/competitor mapping for critical roles.
• Define and execute sourcing strategy (internal vs. external), ensuring TAT and cost efficiency.
• Recommend and manage consultant empanelment, monitor performance, and ensure delivery.
• Collaborate with HR IT, Operations, and BHR teams to streamline processes and close mandates effectively.
• Drive adherence to recruitment KPIs (Quality of Hire, TAT, etc.) and maintain governance through scheduled reporting.

Qualifications
Any Graduate / Masters

About Us
In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.

Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

Equal employment opportunity
Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

About The Team
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through end-to-end manufacturing capabilities across 15 global facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business, and the India Consumer Healthcare business selling over-the-counter products.

PPS offers end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions through a globally integrated network of facilities across the drug life cycle to innovators and generic companies. PCC's complex hospital product portfolio includes inhalation anaesthetics, intrathecal therapies for spasticity and pain management, injectable pain and anaesthetics, injectable anti-infectives, and other therapies. The Indian Consumer Healthcare business is among the leading players in India in the self-care space, with established brands in the Indian consumer healthcare market. In addition, PPL has a joint venture with Allergan, a leader in ophthalmology in the Indian formulations market. In October 2020, the company received a growth equity investment from the Carlyle Group.