Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Senior Executive / Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition) to manage end-to-end recruitment with a strong focus on Senior Management and Leadership Hiring.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in sourcing, assessing and closing senior-level talent across business and corporate functions. Candidates with prior experience in the FMCG / Consumer Goods industry will be preferred.

The role will require strong stakeholder management, market mapping, candidate engagement, negotiation and recruitment execution capabilities.

Role & responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Senior Management, Leadership and critical positions.
• Understand manpower requirements and business expectations from hiring managers.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies for senior and niche positions.
• Conduct market mapping and identify potential candidates from relevant industries and competitors.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of leadership and critical talent.
• Handle confidential and sensitive senior-level recruitment assignments.
• Drive recruitment closure within agreed timelines.

2. Recruitment Process Management

• Manage the complete recruitment cycle from Manpower Requisition to Candidate Joining.
• Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn, employee referrals, recruitment consultants, professional networks and other channels.
• Screen and evaluate candidates based on experience, functional expertise, cultural fit and career progression.
• Conduct initial HR discussions and preliminary candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interviews with functional heads, business leaders and senior management.
• Maintain regular follow-up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage offer discussions, compensation negotiations and counter-offer situations.
• Ensure smooth offer release and joining of selected candidates.

3. Senior & Leadership Hiring

• Handle hiring for positions such as Senior Manager, AGM, DGM, GM, Functional Heads and other leadership roles.
• Develop strong relationships with senior-level candidates and passive talent.
• Engage with executive search firms and recruitment consultants for critical positions.
• Evaluate candidate profiles against leadership competencies and organizational requirements.
• Support succession planning and creation of leadership talent pipelines.
• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future critical requirements.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with CXOs, Functional Heads, Business Heads and Hiring Managers to understand talent requirements.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and market availability.
• Advise hiring managers on candidate availability, compensation benchmarks and market trends.
• Ensure effective coordination between candidates, hiring managers and HR teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external recruitment partners.

5. Recruitment MIS & Analytics

• Maintain accurate recruitment data and candidate records.
• Prepare regular Recruitment MIS and Hiring Dashboards.
• Track key recruitment metrics including:
• Time to Fill
• Time to Hire
• Position Ageing
• Offer-to-Joining Ratio
• Source of Hire
• Recruitment Cost
• Hiring Status
• Monitor open positions and ensure timely follow-up for closure.
• Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and recommend corrective actions.

6. Recruitment Vendor Management

• Coordinate with recruitment consultants and executive search firms.
• Evaluate and manage recruitment agencies based on performance and hiring requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms with recruitment partners where required.
• Monitor consultant performance, candidate quality and closure ratios.

7. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent.
• Explore new recruitment channels and innovative sourcing methods.
• Strengthen the organization's talent pool and employer presence in the market.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualification

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• MBA / PGDM in HR will be preferred.

Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Senior Management / Leadership Hiring.
• Immediate Joiners / Candidates with short notice period will be preferred.
• Proven experience in handling end-to-end recruitment for critical and senior-level positions.
• Candidates from FMCG / Consumer Goods / Retail / Manufacturing industries will be preferred.