Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition

Job Description

Designation: Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition

Location: Basvanagudi, Bengaluru

Industry: Retail Function: Talent Acquisition Experience: 78 Years Qualification: MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in end-to-end talent acquisition, with hands-on expertise in sourcing through recruitment portals and social media, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and employee onboarding.

The candidate should be a creative and out-of-the-box thinker who can identify innovative sourcing channels, build strong talent pipelines, and deliver quality talent within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across various functions and levels.

Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, networking, and other innovative channels.

Understand hiring requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies for different positions.

Screen and shortlist candidates based on job requirements and organizational fit.

Coordinate and drive the interview process with hiring managers and business stakeholders.

Maintain an active talent pipeline for current and future hiring requirements.

Ensure recruitment targets and timelines are met while maintaining quality of hire.

Vendor Management

Manage relationships with external recruitment consultants and hiring vendors.

Allocate requirements to appropriate vendors and monitor their performance.

Ensure timely submission of quality profiles from recruitment partners.

Track vendor performance, closures, and overall productivity.

Develop and maintain a strong recruitment vendor network.

Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand manpower requirements.

Ensure clear communication regarding hiring status, challenges, and timelines.

Provide regular recruitment updates and MIS to relevant stakeholders.

Act as a strong HR/TA partner to the business and proactively address hiring challenges.

Onboarding

Coordinate the complete pre-joining and onboarding process for selected candidates.

Ensure smooth documentation, background verification, joining formalities, and coordination with relevant teams.

Maintain regular communication with candidates between offer acceptance and joining.

Identify and minimize offer dropouts and joining delays.

Recruitment Analytics & Process Improvement

Maintain recruitment MIS, trackers, and hiring dashboards.

Monitor key recruitment metrics such as TAT, source effectiveness, offer-to-join ratio, vendor performance, and closure rate.

Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Explore new-age and innovative sourcing techniques to improve hiring efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management or equivalent qualification.

78 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within the E-commerce, Internet, Technology, or fast-paced business environment.

Strong hands-on experience in sourcing through job portals and social media platforms.

Proven experience in vendor management and stakeholder management.

Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Strong negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.

Should demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking and the ability to develop innovative approaches to talent sourcing.

Strong ownership and ability to manage multiple requirements simultaneously.