Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

• Partner with the Director to develop and implement a strategic talent acquisition plan aligned with the University's vision, values, and long-term workforce requirements.
• Work closely with administrative leaders to understand the unique talent requirements of different functions, advise on organization design where required, and recommend the most suitable hiring approach for each position.
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers by evaluating candidates holistically and recommending individuals who best align with the University's culture, competencies, and future growth aspirations.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for critical and recurring positions through proactive networking, talent mapping, succession planning, and continuous engagement with prospective candidates.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with search consultants, recruitment partners, universities, professional associations, industry bodies, and other talent providers to strengthen the University's access to high-quality talent.
• Prepare, review, and periodically update job descriptions in consultation with functional leaders to ensure clarity, relevance, and alignment with evolving organizational needs.
• Support succession planning initiatives by identifying internal talent, maintaining succession pipelines for key roles, and partnering with stakeholders on talent development strategies.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, including turnaround time, quality of hire, offer acceptance, and sourcing effectiveness, and implement measures to continuously improve recruitment efficiency.
• Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding activities to ensure a seamless transition and positive experience for all new employees.
• Conduct comprehensive background verification, reference checks, and due diligence for prospective employees in accordance with university policies.
• Maintain complete and accurate recruitment documentation, employee personal files, and statutory records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable regulations.

Key Skills:

• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to understand the unique talent requirements of diverse administrative functions and translate them into effective hiring strategies.
• Strong capability to evaluate candidates for technical competence, cultural alignment, and long-term organizational fit.
• Comfortable using AI tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean/X-ray search, ATS platforms, recruitment automation, digital assessment tools and emerging recruitment technology
• Strong compensation benchmarking, offer structuring, negotiation and ability to close high-quality candidates

Qualification:

Master's degree or MBA in Human Resources with a minimum of 10–12 years of progressive experience in Human Resources

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in leading talent acquisition for mid to senior-level and leadership positions.