Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition - Non-Tech Hiring

Location: Hyderabad

Total Experience: 10 - 16 years

Function: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

We are seeking an experienced Talent Sourcing professional to lead non-technology recruitment sourcing initiatives in Hyderabad.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage a team of talent sourcing professionals, ensuring delivery against hiring priorities, productivity goals, and performance targets.

- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage experienced professionals across various non-technical functions.

- Build and maintain talent pipelines for immediate vacancies and anticipated workforce requirements.

- Manage a sourcing team, develop effective talent acquisition strategies, and build sustainable talent pipelines to support current and future hiring requirements across multiple business functions.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

- Graduate or postgraduate degree in any relevant discipline.

- 8 - 15 years of relevant experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or talent acquisition, including at least 2 years of people management experience.

- Demonstrated experience leading sourcing teams and delivering against recruitment targets and service-level expectations.

- Strong understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, sourcing methodologies, and contemporary talent acquisition tools and platforms.

- Proven expertise in market mapping, talent intelligence, competitor benchmarking, and pipeline development.

- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define sourcing metrics, interpret recruitment data, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to engage with senior leaders.

- Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with attention to detail and a focus on timely delivery.

- Ability to balance individual contributions with team leadership, manage complex assignments, solve problems, and mentor junior colleagues.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

- Adaptability to a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving work environment.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

- Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.

- A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in leveraging data, technology, and innovative sourcing practices to enhance recruitment outcomes.