ABOUT THE ROLE
The Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple business units, ensuring timely closures and outstanding candidate experience. This role requires strong operational execution, stakeholder engagement, MIS expertise, and vendor governance. The incumbent will work closely with hiring managers and external partners to build scalable recruitment operations and support the organization’s growth strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS
Talent Acquisition & Hiring Operations
- Drive the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, scheduling, selection, offer, and onboarding
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and interview processes
- Post openings across job portals and internal platforms
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure quality submissions and timely closures
- Conduct initial HR assessments and coordinate psychometric/cognitive assessments
- Administer feedback and decision communication processes for candidates and vendors
Onboarding & Integration
- Oversee pre-boarding formalities including documentation, BGV initiation, and medicals
- Facilitate seamless onboarding experience through collaboration with HRBP, IT, Admin, L&D, and Operations
- Manage all new joiner: welcome kits, ID creation, access provisioning, and orientation plans
- Conduct file audits and ensure compliance with onboarding documentation and checklists
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Maintain structured engagement with hiring panels, leadership, and HRBPs
- Track and review vendor SLAs, TATs, and invoice validation
- Coordinate interviews with internal stakeholders and ensure effective communication flow
Recruitment Analytics & MIS Reporting
- Design and maintain hiring dashboards and reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Track TAT, source/channel effectiveness, offer-to-join ratio, and other KPIs
- Provide actionable insights through data storytelling and analytics
- Prepare review decks and support hiring forecast projections
Employer Branding & Process Optimization
- Manage employee referral programs and internal job postings (IJP)
- Enhance candidate engagement through feedback loops and timely follow-ups
- Support campus hiring activities and employer branding initiatives
- Identify opportunities for automation and process simplification
BEHAVIOURS & APPROACH
- Strong analytical and decision-making ability with a data-driven approach
- High level of ownership, accountability, and proactiveness
- Effective communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Collaborative and adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments
- Strong planning, prioritization, and multitasking skills
- Keen attention to detail with quality focus in documentation and execution
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 6–9 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment in a mid-to-large sized organization
- Prior experience in IT/Tech hiring across development, testing, infrastructure, and security roles
- Hands-on experience with ATS platforms, job portals, and assessment tools
- Strong understanding of HR operations, BGV, compliance, and onboarding workflows
- Experience in vendor coordination, MIS reporting, and stakeholder engagement
- Campus hiring and employer branding experience is an added advantage
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Certification in HR analytics or recruitment tools is an added advantage
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and recruitment dashboards
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Self & Family Health Insurance
- Term & Life Insurance
- Bonus
- Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI)
- Learning & Development through HL Academy
- Flexible Work from Home
- Leave Travel Allowance
- Variable performance bonus
- Recreation facilities
- Privilege, Casual and Sick leaves
