Solar Square - Head - Talent Acquisition

About SolarSquare:

At SolarSquare we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India. In 3 years we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission.

Role Summary:

As the Head/Associate Director - Talent Acquisition, you will lead the recruitment strategy and execution for SolarSquare. You will play a critical role in building and scaling high-performing teams by attracting top talent aligned with our vision and culture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy:

- Develop and execute a robust talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals.

- Forecast hiring needs and plan recruitment initiatives accordingly.

2. Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the recruitment team to achieve hiring excellence.

- Set performance goals and provide actionable feedback for continuous improvement.

3. End-to-End Recruitment:

- Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for leadership, technical, and operational roles.

- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ensure a smooth hiring process.

4. Candidate Experience:

- Ensure a positive and seamless experience for candidates at every stage of the hiring process.

5. Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with department heads to identify talent gaps and design hiring strategies.

- Build strong relationships with external recruitment partners, if needed.

6. Data-Driven Decisions:

- Utilize recruitment analytics to track hiring metrics and optimize processes.

- Present regular hiring reports to leadership for transparency and decision-making.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience (8+ years) in talent acquisition, preferably in a leadership role.

- MBA from tier I colleges preferred (Jamnalal Bajaj,NMIMS, SIMB, ISB, etc.)

- Demonstrated success in scaling teams for high-growth organizations.

- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and act on hiring metrics.

What We Offer:

- A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

- Opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of renewable energy.

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.