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Talent Acquisition Lead

Talent Acquisition Lead

XYLEM LEARNING • ajit, rajasthan, in
11 hours ago
Job description

Job Title : Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition

Job Overview

The Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition will lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, drive hiring strategies, and manage a team of recruiters to meet organizational talent needs. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for building high-performing teams within the education sector. The ideal candidate will develop and execute talent acquisition initiatives aligned with business goals, ensure a seamless recruitment experience, and strengthen the organization’s employer brand.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates across academic, technical, and business roles.
  • Collaborate with senior management to forecast hiring needs aligned with organizational expansion and academic calendars.
  • Analyze talent market trends and competitor hiring practices to optimize recruitment approaches.
  • Design and execute innovative sourcing methods (campus hiring, social media recruitment, digital campaigns).

2. Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruiters and talent acquisition specialists.
  • Allocate workloads to ensure timely and efficient hiring across functions.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide training, and improve recruiter productivity through process optimization.
  • Foster a collaborative, target-driven team culture.
  • 3. Recruitment Operations

  • Oversee the full recruitment cycle—from requisition to on boarding—across all levels of roles.
  • Ensure adherence to defined SLAs (Turnaround Time, Quality of Hire, Offer-to-Join Ratio).
  • Implement structured interviews and competency-based assessment frameworks.
  • Maintain a strong talent pipeline for recurring and critical positions.
  • 4. Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with department heads and academic leadership to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
  • Provide data-driven insights and regular hiring reports to senior management.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners to ensure smooth onboarding and cultural alignment.
  • 5. Employer Branding & Campus Engagement

  • Lead employer branding initiatives through social media, job fairs, and campus recruitment activities.
  • Build relationships with colleges, universities, and training institutions for talent outreach.
  • Represent the organization at educational and career events to enhance brand visibility.
  • 6. Data Management & Analytics

  • Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness).
  • Utilize ATS and HRMS tools to streamline recruitment workflows.
  • Maintain accurate candidate databases and ensure adherence to data privacy norms.
  • Qualifications & Skills

    Education

  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience

  • 5–8 years of progressive talent acquisition experience.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a team-leading role, preferably within the education or EdTech sector.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale recruitment drives and building recruitment strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of academic and business hiring trends in the education industry.
  • Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRMS tools.
  • Strong recruitment analytics and reporting capabilities.
  • Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
  • Language Proficiency

  • Mandatory : English and Malayalam (spoken and written)
  • Preferred : Tamil and Hindi
  • Key Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking & Planning
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Result Orientation
  • Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
  • Relationship Management
  • Process Orientation
  • Adaptability & Continuous Improvement
  • Interested candidates can email their CV to jijin@xylemlearning.com

    with “TA Leadership” as the subject.

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