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 BrandingCollaborate 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 strategyProven expertise in leadership and bulk hiringStrong mentoring and people development skillsTheoretical understanding of recruitment frameworks, assessments, and workforce planningExceptional communication and stakeholder managementAnalytical mindset with strong execution abilityStrategic thinker with a hands-on approachQualifications & Experience :
MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalentMinimum 15 years of experience in Talent AcquisitionAt least 8 years in a senior or head-level role, managing large teams and multi-location hiringProven track record in leadership hiring, strategic workforce planning, and scaling TA operationsExperience in education, service, or large distributed setups preferredWork Environment :
On-site role based in BengaluruRequires coordination with management, business heads, and zonal HR teamsOccasional travel to regional offices or school branches as per business needs