Veranda HigherEd - Manager - Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs
• Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding)
• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements
• Build and manage a strong candidate pipeline using job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and headhunting
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the EdTech industry
• Track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire) and provide regular reports
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Stay updated with EdTech hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and market Proven experience (5-8 years) in Talent Acquisition, preferably in EdTech or similar fast-paced industries
• Strong expertise in hiring for sales, academic counsellors, trainers, operations, and leadership roles
• Hands-on experience with ATS systems, job boards, and social media hiring
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Strong networking and headhunting capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• MBA / PGDM in HR or related field preferred

What We Offer :

A dynamic, high-growth work environment in the EdTech industry

Exposure to scaling teams for a rapidly growing business

Opportunity to lead impactful hiring strategies

Competitive compensation and benefits

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