Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Role & responsibilities

Job Description:

Recruitment Head

Company Overview:

We are a 600+ employee, Salesforce Platinum Partner operating globally with a strong presence in the Staff Augmentation business for the Indian market. Our company is both service and product based, and hiring is a continuous, business-critical function. With aggressive growth targets, we focus on building strong internal teams and deploying high-quality resources (primarily Salesforce Developers, as well as Sales, Marketing, and Account Managers) on client projects across hybrid and onsite models.We are looking for a dynamic, resilient, and result-driven Recruitment Head to lead our Talent Acquisition (TA) and Vendor Management teams. The role requires a proven leader who thrives under pressure, drives aggressive hiring targets, and instills strong discipline, performance culture, and accountability across the recruitment function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and scale the existing TA team (TA Leads, Sr./Jr. Recruiters) and the Vendor Management team (1 Sr. + 1 Jr.).

• Own and deliver high-volume, high-quality hiring for:

• Salesforce Developers (core focus).

• Sales, Marketing, Account Managers, and other support functions.

• Staff Augmentation roles (contractual hiring on our payroll, deployed on client projects).

• Drive aggressive hiring SLAs with clear accountability across the team.

• Build strong candidate pipelines and maintain relationships to ensure minimal offer dropouts and backouts.
• Manage and optimize vendor hiring performance; hold vendors accountable to quality and timelines.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to understand demand forecasts and align hiring execution.
• Implement robust recruitment processes, dashboards, and data-driven tracking for daily/weekly/monthly performance.
• Identify gaps, coach team members, and ensure continuous improvement in sourcing, closing, and joining ratios.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to attract top talent in niche Salesforce and IT roles.
• Maintain strict compliance with internal policies and external regulations for recruitment.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 12+ years overall, with at least 5 years in a Recruitment Head / Senior TA Manager role in a fast-scaling IT services company.
• Domain: Strong exposure to IT hiring, specifically Salesforce / niche technology hiring and Staff Augmentation / Contractual Hiring.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead large TA teams and vendor management under pressure with high accountability.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success in closing aggressive hiring targets consistently in a competitive market.
• Mindset: Highly process-driven, target-oriented, and resilient. Must be comfortable with high-pressure, performance-driven culture.

• Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills (with candidates and vendors).

• Data-driven decision-making with advanced reporting and analytics.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

• Work Mode: Open to onsite/hybrid hiring needs and capable of managing multi-location requirements.

What We Offer:

• A leadership role with full ownership of the recruitment function.
• Exposure to a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Opportunity to scale teams and processes in alignment with global expansion.
• Performance-driven culture with high accountability and recognition.

Important Note: This role is not for average managers. We are looking for a strong, resilient leader who can handle continuous hiring pressure, drive aggressive targets, and retain control of a large team without compromising on quality.If you have successfully managed aggressive TA mandates in IT/Staff Aug businesses and are ready for a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you.