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India
Onsite
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition based in India.
As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will lead and oversee the entire recruitment function across India, driving strategic hiring initiatives in a dynamic, multinational financial services environment. You will manage a diverse team of in-house recruiters, contractors, consultants, and recruitment outsourcing partners. Taking ownership of end-to-end recruitment, you will oversee experienced, early-career, specialist, and executive hiring while ensuring operational excellence and compliance. You will collaborate closely with senior business leaders, HR partners, and international talent acquisition teams to align recruitment strategies with organizational priorities. You will also champion diversity and inclusion, strengthen recruitment capabilities, and introduce innovative, data-driven hiring practices. This is an influential leadership opportunity to shape talent acquisition strategy and support long-term business growth.
Lead and oversee all recruitment activities across India, covering experienced professionals, early-career talent, specialist positions, and executive-level appointments.
Manage and develop a geographically distributed recruitment team comprising permanent employees, contractors, consultants, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) professionals.
Establish recruitment priorities, drive operational excellence, and ensure consistent execution of hiring processes, policies, and compliance standards.
Develop and implement short-, medium-, and long-term talent acquisition strategies aligned with broader organizational objectives and global recruitment frameworks.
Personally manage selected senior, specialized, and executive-level recruitment assignments, ensuring access to high-quality talent.
Build strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, senior leadership, global recruitment teams, and business stakeholders to understand workforce needs and deliver effective hiring solutions.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout recruitment strategies and candidate selection practices.
Monitor recruitment performance through data analysis, reporting, and key metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize hiring outcomes.
Lead recruitment-related projects and cross-functional initiatives, supporting process integration, transformation, and continuous improvement.
Oversee recruiter training, onboarding, professional development, and relevant certification programs to maintain high standards across the team.
Stay informed about developments in recruitment technology, artificial intelligence, analytics, and regulatory requirements to continuously evolve talent acquisition practices.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
10–15 years of professional recruitment or talent acquisition experience, gained through in-house recruitment, agency environments, RPO, or a combination of these.
Extensive experience leading recruitment teams, including permanent employees and outsourced recruitment professionals, across geographically distributed environments.
Strong expertise in recruiting senior, specialist, and executive-level professionals, particularly within financial services, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and multinational organizations operating in India.
Comprehensive understanding of recruitment strategies, talent market dynamics, employment practices, and India-specific employment regulations.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies while balancing local business requirements with global talent acquisition frameworks.
Strong analytical capabilities, including collecting, interpreting, and presenting recruitment data, developing meaningful reports, and using insights to improve performance.
Familiarity with modern recruitment technologies, AI-driven hiring solutions, talent analytics, and regulatory governance.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives, HR leaders, and international stakeholders.
Excellent negotiation, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development capabilities, including experience managing remote and cross-border teams.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing competing priorities while exercising sound business judgment.
A proactive, adaptable, and strategic mindset, with the ability to drive change and deliver measurable recruitment outcomes.
Competitive compensation package with additional rewards and recognition programs.
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage.
Paid time off to support personal well-being and work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities through structured training and continuous learning programs.
Access to online learning resources and mentoring initiatives.
Regular career development and performance discussions to support professional growth.
Comprehensive onboarding and training to facilitate a smooth transition into the role.
Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and senior business leaders.
Inclusive and respectful working environment that values diversity and equal opportunities.
Flexible accommodation and accessibility support throughout the recruitment and employment process.
