Head - Talent Acquisition - Media/Telecom/eCommerce

Job Title: Head Of Talent Acquisition

Location: Noida

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Chief HR Officer

Role Specifications:

- Develop Comprehensive TA Strategy: Craft and execute a talent acquisition strategy to attract a diverse pool of talent through proactive market research, effective branding campaigns, job marketing initiatives, employee referral programs, and key university partnerships.

- This strategy will support both ground sales and strategic hiring across technology and regional group functions across India.

- Enhance University Relationships: Evolve and accelerate strategic relationships with targeted institutions by devising structured engagement plans that include leadership involvement, events, partnerships, and campaigns, branding Company as an employer of choice.

- Lead Strategic Hiring: Drive external strategic hiring aligned with the succession strategy developed by the Talent Management team.

- Implement TA Operating Model 2.0: Conceptualize and implement a TA operating model focused on defined processes, lower turnaround times, superior candidate experience, and leveraging AI and technology platforms.

- Build Proactive Pipelines: Create proactive talent pipelines to enhance speed and capability for internal sourcing.

- Increase Diversity Hiring: Develop and implement strategies to boost the hiring of diverse profiles.

- Onboarding Experience: Ensure a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience for all new hires, particularly campus recruits.

- TA Analytics and Reporting: Analyze TA data to derive insights, leveraging various TA systems to connect with broader business strategies.

- Manage TA Costs: Oversee talent acquisition costs against budget and maintain relationships with key partners, including recruitment vendors and job boards.

- Client Service Culture: Foster a client service culture throughout recruitment channels, ensuring timely communication and management of activities.

- Employee Value Proposition: Develop a compelling employee value proposition through targeted marketing and candidate communications, enhancing social media presence and preparing materials for employer awards to strengthen Company's employer brand.

Person Specification:

Education: MBA in HR from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 institute or equivalent, with excellent academic performance; engineering graduates are preferred.

Experience:

- A minimum of 10 years of recruiting and sourcing experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role within sales organizations.

- Experience in eCommerce, media, telecom, or the service industry is highly desirable.

- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with new-age talent acquisition technologies, including AI. Experience in implementing these technologies will be a significant differentiator.

- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional stakeholder management abilities.

- Work Ethic: A proactive approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves, demonstrating initiative and a results-oriented mindset. A constant focus on service delivery is essential.