Deputy General Manager - Talent Acquisition

Deputy General Manager - Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to understand workforce needs and develop proactive hiring strategies.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level roles, ensuring quality and timely hiring.
• Analyze talent market trends and provide insights to improve sourcing strategies.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to enhance the company’s visibility and attractiveness in the talent market.

2. Recruitment Operations & Process Excellence

• Oversee job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job portals, and other sourcing partners.
• Implement and optimize ATS and recruitment tools for efficiency and data accuracy.
• Track and report recruitment metrics (TAT, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, etc.) to leadership.

3. Onboarding & Candidate Experience

• Design and execute structured onboarding programs in collaboration with HR, Admin, IT, and Security.
• Ensure seamless Day-1 readiness including documentation, system access, and induction.
• Continuously improve onboarding experience based on feedback and best practices.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations in all hiring practices.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation for all recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Support internal and external audits related to hiring processes.

5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Mentor and guide junior recruiters and support staff.
• Act as a point of contact for business leaders on all talent acquisition matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Admin, IT, and Finance for smooth hiring and onboarding.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 15-20 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a mid-to-large scale organization.
• Preferred Exposure: Experience in managing bulk hiring, niche roles, and leadership hiring.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Expertise in sourcing strategies, interview techniques, and recruitment analytics.
• Proficiency in ATS, HRIS systems, and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on execution mindset.

Experience Level

Mid Level