Talent Acquisition Manager

Key Result Areas : Strategic Planning & Organizational AlignmentActively contribute to the formulation of team objectives aligned with organizational goalsEnsure strategic workforce planning through effective contingency measures and accurate forecastingof hiring needs (e.G., indent management)Align recruitment delivery with broader business priorities and long-term talent strategiesProject Delivery & Execution OversightOversee smooth, timely, and high-impact delivery for all assigned Practices, including being hands-onwith sourcing, interviewing & finalizing candidates for various business functions.Ensure recruitment projects (departmental and cross-functional) are delivered within agreed timelinesand budgetsMonitor progress and remove roadblocks to ensure optimal resource utilization and stakeholdersatisfactionStakeholder Management & Recruitment AdvisoryBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders through structured cadences, proactive solutioning,and consultative guidanceOffer strategic recruitment insights using market intelligence and industry trends to support businessdecisionsServe as a key advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, fostering alignment on talent needsTeam Leadership & Performance DevelopmentLead and manage a recruitment team by setting clear expectations and performance metricsOversee delegation, productivity tracking, and career development plans to build a motivated, high-performing teamEnsure recruitment efforts are directly contributing to billable headcount goals and revenue objectivesProcess Optimization, Compliance & Cost ControlDrive process excellence by implementing lean, compliant recruitment workflowsRegularly review and improve processes for efficiency and consistencyMonitor and control recruitment-related costs (budgeting) to ensure financial accountabilityChampion employer branding initiatives and integrate market insights to elevate the organization&39stalent positioningTo be tailor-fit for the above, you need to have,a) 10+ years of experience in hiring niche talent in high numbers in within a short TAT with atleast 2+ years ofexperience has to be in market research hiringb) A good understanding on the candidate pool, competitor firms and market dynamics in the market researchspace.C) Exposure in end-to-end recruitment, including market / talent mapping, salary benchmarking etc.D) Exceptional stakeholder and people management skills.E) Hands-on experience in recruitment analytics, reporting and presentation to stakeholders (usingATS / HRMS, reporting tools).F) A technological bent of mind and the ability to adapt to the latest technical advancements in the recruitmentspace.G) Good negotiation and convincing skillsh) Good business acumeni) Key skills / attributes like emotional intelligence, agility and good decision making which are crucial to catersuccessfully as a talent acquisition lead.