Chief Manager - HR (Hire-Train-Deploy)

Tata AIG is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Chief Manager Alternate Talent Acquisition & Hire-Train-Deploy Programs to lead strategic talent sourcing initiatives beyond traditional recruitment channels. The role will focus on building sustainable talent pipelines through Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) models, educational institution partnerships, Skill India initiatives, workforce development programs, vocational academies, and other non-traditional talent ecosystems.

Role & responsibilities

1. Alternate Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Design and execute a comprehensive alternate talent acquisition strategy aligned with Tata AIG's workforce requirements.
• Build talent pipelines through non-traditional hiring channels, including:
• Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) partners
• Skill India ecosystem
• NSDC-affiliated institutions
• Vocational training centers
• Sector Skill Councils
• Apprenticeship programs
• Government-sponsored employability initiatives
• Returnship and second-career programs
• Develop innovative sourcing models to reduce dependency on conventional recruitment channels.

2. Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) Programs

• Establish partnerships with institutions such as Manipal, NIIT, TalentSprint, Centum Learning, and other industry-relevant academies.
• Design and implement end-to-end HTD programs for insurance, operations, customer service, sales, analytics, digital, and technology functions.
• Collaborate with learning partners to develop customized curriculum aligned with business requirements.

3. Technology Hiring & Emerging Skills

• Partner with Technology and Digital functions to identify talent requirements in:
• Digital transformation
• Analytics
• Automation
• AI and emerging technologies
• Product and platform support functions
• Build innovative sourcing channels for technology talent through academic and skill-development ecosystems.

4. Employer Branding

• Enhance Tata AIG's employer value proposition across educational institutions and alternate talent ecosystems.
• Represent the organization at campus events, industry forums, skill-development conferences, and employability initiatives.
• Drive branding campaigns to position Tata AIG as an employer of choice among emerging talent segments.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across HR, Learning, Technology, Operations, and Business Functions.
• Manage external partners, training vendors, educational institutions, and government agencies.
• Drive governance and performance reviews with partner organizations.

6. Analytics & Reporting

• Track and report key hiring metrics including:
• Cost per hire
• Time to hire
• Source effectiveness
• Conversion rates
• Quality of hire
• Retention rates

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience