Head - Talent Acquisition

Job Title : Head - Talent Acquisition

Department : Human Resources

Role Overview :

The Head – Talent Acquisition will lead the entire recruitment function for K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd., overseeing hiring across all academic, non-academic, and corporate roles. The role requires a strategic and experienced HR professional who can drive large-scale hiring, bring structure to leadership recruitment, and build a long-term talent roadmap for the organization.

The individual will also play a key mentoring role, guiding the Deputy Head and the TA team, supporting them in planning, decision-making, and developing scalable recruitment practices to meet the organization’s rapid growth needs.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Strategic Talent Planning

Design and execute organization-wide hiring strategy aligned with business growth and expansion plans.

Forecast manpower requirements and plan proactive hiring pipelines for upcoming academic years and business verticals.

Review existing processes and introduce recruitment best practices to ensure efficiency and speed.

2. Leadership & Senior-Level Hiring

Lead all leadership, mid-senior, and niche hiring mandates across functions.

Build and maintain strong external networks for leadership talent mapping and succession planning.

Develop long-term sourcing strategies through referrals, networks, and executive search firms.

3. TA Function Management

Oversee and mentor the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring structured workflow and adherence to timelines.

Support the Deputy Head in planning and executing hiring drives, bulk recruitment, and project-based requirements.

Set and monitor performance metrics such as TAT, offer-to-join ratio, and cost-per-hire.

Manage recruitment budgets and ensure optimal resource utilization.

4. Mentorship & Capability Building

Guide the TA team in handling complex or critical hiring situations.

Provide thought leadership, structure, and direction to elevate recruitment maturity within the function.

Coach and upskill the team to handle leadership discussions and stakeholder management independently.

5. Stakeholder Management & Employer Branding

• 5. Stakeholder Management & Employer Branding

Collaborate closely with Management, Business Heads, and Zonal HRs to align hiring priorities.

Drive initiatives to enhance employer branding and candidate experience.

Represent the TA function in management reviews, presenting data-backed insights and hiring updates.

Key Skills & Competencies :

Deep knowledge of end-to-end recruitment and talent strategy

Proven expertise in leadership and bulk hiring

Strong mentoring and people development skills

Theoretical understanding of recruitment frameworks, assessments, and workforce planning

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management

Analytical mindset with strong execution ability

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

Qualifications & Experience :

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent

Minimum 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition

At least 8 years in a senior or head-level role, managing large teams and multi-location hiring

Proven track record in leadership hiring, strategic workforce planning, and scaling TA operations

Experience in education, service, or large distributed setups preferred

Work Environment :

On-site role based in Bengaluru

Requires coordination with management, business heads, and zonal HR teams

Occasional travel to regional offices or school branches as per business needs