Associate Director - Talent Acquisition - Big4 (Audit/ Taxation Hiring)

Experience

10–12 years in Talent Acquisition (strong Audit / Non-Tech hiring background)

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader to drive strategic workforce planning and end-to-end hiring for Audit and other non-technology functions. The role will partner closely with business and HR leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable, and compliant hiring aligned with organizational growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Forecast hiring needs based on business growth plans and workforce analytics.
• Design and execute multi-level recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
• Build strong talent pipelines for critical and niche Audit and non-tech roles.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop recruitment teams across functions and geographies.
• Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a candidate-centric and data-driven recruitment culture.

End-to-End Recruitment Oversight

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment including job design, sourcing, screening, interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
• Ensure timely and quality hiring across all business units.
• Track and improve recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Drive employer branding initiatives for Audit and non-tech talent markets.
• Ensure a consistent and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Technology & Analytics

• Optimize ATS and HRIS platforms for efficiency, compliance, and reporting.
• Leverage AI tools and recruitment analytics to improve sourcing and selection outcomes.
• Present hiring metrics and insights to senior leadership.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with business heads, HRBPs, and hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Align recruitment plans with business objectives, talent gaps, and succession planning.
• Support cross-functional and leadership hiring initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure recruitment practices adhere to labor laws, DEI policies, and internal guidelines.
• Manage recruitment vendors and third-party hiring partners.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / Master’s in HR or Business Administration (preferred).
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Strong experience in Audit function and non-technology hiring.
• Proven capability in managing large-scale hiring and strategic TA initiatives.
• Prior experience hiring for Gurgaon-based talent markets.