Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Hybrid)

Job Title 

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner identifies, evaluates, and acquires top talent across the organization for professional positions within Kaplan North America (KNA).  The incumbent is responsible for full-cycle recruitment including, but not limited to conducting market research, job advertisement, sourcing passive candidates, reviewing candidate applications, scheduling interviews, and creating a positive candidates experience throughout the entire recruitment and onboarding process.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop job-specific talent acquisition strategies and proactively seeks out new ideas and parternships  that support business objectives.

• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract active and passive e candidates from various resources including job boards, social networks, and associations and organizations 

• Partner with hiring managers to evaluate candidates for employment through an an effective interview process.

• Accurately update and maintain applicant tracking system to assure records are current.

• Participate in the development and facilitation of hiring manager training on recruitment process-related policies and processes, effective interviewing, and use of the applicant tracking system.

• Partner with hiring managers and Recruiting Coordinator to ensure positive new hire onboarding experiences.

• Acting as a senior talent acquisition partner by sharing sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and recruitment-related best practices with peers

• Assists the Talent Acquisition Leader in the development and execution of recruitment marketing strategies, process enhancements, and project initiatives  that support the goal and mission of the organization

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

• 30-day notification period preferred 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years experience in recruiting, sales/marketing, or human resources.

• Experience in Workday, or other applicant tracking system or a high degree of technical aptitude to learn a new system.

• Behavioral interviewing experience.

• Strong experience in applicant sourcing, internet research, and passive applicant acquisition.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, fluid, entrepreneurial environment; with a high volume of requisitions.

• Experience building network for effective sourcing of candidates and community relationships. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• PHR or SPHR certification

• AIRS certification

• Strong judgment, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); the ability to interact and influence all levels of management and prospective candidates.

• Experience using an applicant tracking system (preferably Workday), or strong technical aptitude to quickly learn a new system. 

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance
Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities
Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data.

Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Employment and Staffing

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws. 

Experience Level

Senior Level