Head – HR (Talent Acquisition)

Job Title: Head – HR (Talent Acquisition)

Location: Bangalore
Qualification: MBA in HR (Ph.D preferred, optional)
Experience: 15+ years
Notice Period: Immediate Joiner

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of HR – Talent Acquisition to lead, design, and optimize our organization’s recruitment and workforce planning strategies. The ideal candidate will spearhead end-to-end talent acquisition, employer branding, recruitment operations, and leadership hiring while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the overall talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive long-term workforce planning, forecasting, and talent pipeline development.
• Lead TA transformation initiatives, including automation and process improvement.

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Management

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment across all levels: junior, mid, senior, and leadership hiring.
• Ensure effective job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
• Manage large-scale hiring drives, campus recruitments, and lateral hiring programs.
• Build and maintain a robust database of candidates and recruitment partners.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and HR professionals.
• Partner closely with business heads and department leaders to understand hiring needs.
• Ensure timely communication and strong coordination between internal teams and external partners.

Employer Branding & Market Intelligence

• Strengthen the employer brand through targeted strategies and outreach.
• Maintain and expand relationships with recruitment agencies, colleges, and industry networks.
• Conduct market analysis, salary benchmarking, and competition mapping.

Recruitment Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, labor laws, and organizational standards.
• Monitor recruitment metrics (TAT, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, etc.) and prepare monthly/quarterly reports.
• Implement best practices in diversity hiring and employee experience.

Key Skills Required

• Strong expertise in talent acquisition and HR leadership
• Proven experience in senior leadership hiring
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Ability to lead large teams and manage fast-paced recruitment environments
• Knowledge of recruitment tools, HRIS, ATS, and modern hiring technologies

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person