Talent Acquisition Head

One of our clients, a
fast-growing manufacturer and exporter in the food category
, is looking for a dynamic
Talent Acquisition leader
to head recruitment.

Role Summary

The Talent Acquisition Head will be responsible for driving the entire talent acquisition strategy, leading a team of recruiters, and ensuring delivery of high-quality hires across levels and functions from senior leadership to plant and sales roles in agriculture.

This role requires strong stakeholder management skills, deep market understanding, and proven experience in closing senior-level mandates with compensation exceeding ₹1 crore annually. The ideal candidate should be adept at leveraging HRMS and ATS systems, driving recruitment analytics, and building robust talent pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership

• Design and execute a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the TA team to deliver excellence in hiring outcomes.
• Build workforce plans in collaboration with business and HR leaders.

Senior Leadership Hiring

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for CXO and senior leadership roles, with compensation exceeding ₹1 crore per annum.
• Partner closely with C-level executives to understand requirements and deliver top-tier candidates.
• Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and high-touch candidate experience at senior levels.

Functional & Plant Hiring

• Oversee recruitment for plant operations, agriculture sales, and functional teams, ensuring timely closure of critical roles.
• Build strong pipelines for niche/agriculture roles across geographies.

Systems, Processes & Analytics

• Drive adoption and effective use of HRMS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Leverage recruitment analytics and dashboards for proactive decision-making.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and candidate experience.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner with C-level leaders and business heads to align talent strategy with organizational priorities.
• Negotiate effectively with candidates and external search partners to ensure cost-effectiveness and competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external consultants and recruitment agencies where necessary.

Key Stakeholders

• CHRO (direct reporting)
• CXO & Senior Leadership Team
• Business Unit Heads
• Functional Leaders (Sales, Plant Operations, Agriculture, etc.)
• Talent Acquisition Team
• HR Operations / HRMS Team
• External Search Partners & Consultants

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with proven expertise across TA spectrum
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role with exposure to transformation and strategy
• Strong leadership, analytical, and influencing skills
• High integrity, empathy, and ability to manage diverse stakeholders

What We Offer

• A leadership role reporting directly to the CHRO
• Opportunity to design and lead the Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A collaborative, value-driven culture

If you are a strategic talent leader with strong analytical skills, a passion for building high-performing teams, and the drive to create impact through talent, we'd love to connect

Please Note: Prior experience in plant / factory / manufacturing hiring is mandatory for this role.

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