Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Description – Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Location:
Mumbai BKC

Department:
Human Resources

Reports to:
CTO / HOD

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager to drive strategic and operational hiring initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in leadership hiring, niche talent acquisition, and building strong pipelines aligned with evolving business needs.

Given our focus on both technology and manufacturing (with deep integration of AI-driven solutions in business operations), we are looking for a professional who has an excellent understanding of business requirements and can translate them into effective recruitment strategies. The role involves strategic workforce planning, candidate engagement, and ensuring hiring excellence that contributes directly to employee satisfaction and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition :
  Lead the full-cycle recruitment across functions, with strong expertise in technology and manufacturing hiring.
• Leadership & Niche Hiring :
  Proven experience in executive search, headhunting, and closing leadership/niche roles, especially with compensation packages up to ₹40–50 LPA.
• Business Alignment :
  Collaborate with business leaders to understand workforce requirements, succession planning, and future skill needs particularly in AI, advanced technologies, and strategic business roles.
• Talent Pipeline Development :
  Proactively build and maintain a strong pipeline for senior and critical roles to minimize time- to-hire.
• Innovative Sourcing Strategies :
  Leverage advanced sourcing methods (e.g., social platforms, professional communities, referrals, industry events, and AI-driven recruitment solutions).
• Candidate & Stakeholder Experience :
  Ensure a smooth, engaging, and professional candidate journey. Partner with stakeholders to manage expectations and deliver results.
• Interview & Screening Ownership :
  Take ownership of the screening process and first-round interviews, including cultural and competency assessments, ensuring strong profiles move to final stages.
• Mentorship & Performance Management :
  Guide and mentor junior recruiters, build a high-performing TA team, and drive adoption of recruitment best practices.
• Data-Driven Hiring :
  Track recruitment metrics (TAT, source effectiveness, candidate satisfaction) and integrate insights into decision-making.
• Employee Satisfaction & Employer Branding :
  Support initiatives that contribute to employee engagement and positioning the organization as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience
  : 4–7 years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally in startup or fast-paced environments.
• Domain Exposure:
  Strong track record in technology, AI-driven roles, and manufacturing domains.
• Senior/Niche Hiring
  : Successful track record of closing mid-to-senior level positions up to ₹40–50 LPA.
• Business Understanding:
  Strong business acumen with the ability to map talent strategy to organizational goals.
• People Skills:
  Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and candidate engagement abilities.
• Problem-Solving Orientation:
  Innovative, energetic, and able to balance strategic focus with hands-on execution.
• Tech-savvy:
  Familiarity with AI-recruitment tools, sourcing analytics, and digital hiring strategies.
• Leadership:
  Ability to mentor and inspire others within the TA function.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with top business and technology leaders.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture that encourages continuous learning.
• Exposure to global operations in the luxury and diamond industry.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Platform to influence talent strategy and organizational growth in a high-impact role.

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