Head Talent Acquisition

An Indian Company based in Gurugram is looking for candidates for a Head of Talent Acquisition (TA) , which is a high-velocity role. In the NCR market, where competition for tech and corporate talent is fierce, this role requires a "Sales-minded" recruiter who can build a powerful employer brand while maintaining lean hiring costs.

Job Description:

The Head of TA will be the primary architect of the company’s growth engine. Reporting to the CHRO and you will move beyond tactical hiring to build a sustainable talent pipeline that supports rapid business expansion.

• Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition for a large Aviation & Hospitality Training organisation operating multiple centres

• Drive bulk and lateral hiring for Sales Executives, Admission Counsellors, Centre Support Teams & In-house Trainers

• Recruit trainers responsible for student grooming, personality development, communication skills, customer service & employability readiness

• Support hiring aligned to post-training placement preparedness (not airline crew recruitment)

• Build talent pipelines through job portals, referrals, internal databases, walk-ins, centre hiring drives & vendors

• Partner with Centre Heads, Regional Heads & Business Leaders to meet batch-wise hiring plans

• Manage recruitment MIS, trackers, dashboards & closure reports

• Lead and mentor a team of 1015 recruiters delivering high-volume monthly hiring

• Ensure hiring quality, process discipline, documentation & candidate experience

Core Responsibility:

• Strategic Sourcing: Design multi-channel sourcing strategies (Social Media, Employee Referrals, IIM/IIT Campus Programs, and Headhunting).

• Employer Branding: Position the company as an "Employer of Choice" in the Gurugram/NCR hub through LinkedIn campaigns and industry networking.

• Executive Hiring: Personally lead the "Search" for C-suite and VP-level roles, ensuring high-quality leadership fit.

• TA Tech Stack: Implement and optimise Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Lever, Greenhouse, or Darwinbox to automate the "Reach-to-Offer" cycle.

• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a consultant to Department Heads to define "Ideal Candidate Profiles" and manage headcount budgets.

• Diversity & Inclusion (DEI): Drive specific initiatives to increase gender and background diversity across all levels.

  
  

Job Specification:

• Location: Gurugram (Cyber City)

• Experience: 15–18+ years in recruitment, with at least 5 years leading the TA function for a large Indian corporate or high-growth startup.

• Team Size: Managing a team of 10–30 recruiters (including campus, lateral, and niche tech hiring).

• Salary Range: ₹40 Lakhs to ₹45 Lakhs (Fixed) + Performance-linked "Hiring Bonuses."

  Perks: Often includes ESOPs (if a startup/scale-up) and premium health benefits.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: MBA/PGDM in HR from a premier institute (XLRI, TISS, MDI Gurgaon, IIMs).

• Certification: Specialized certifications in Competency Mapping or Behavioral Event Interviewing (BEI).

• Industry Background: Prior experience in the Aviation & Hospitality sectors is highly valued in the NCR region.

  
  

Essential Skills:

• Data-Driven Recruiting: Ability to use "Funnel Analytics" to identify bottlenecks (e.g., high drop-out rates at the technical round).

• Negotiation Power: High-level negotiation skills to close "niche" roles in a candidate-driven market.

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage the expectations of aggressive Indian "Promoters" or Founders.

• Vendor Management: Managing relationships with premium executive search firms and recruitment RPOs.

• Adaptability: Capability to pivot hiring strategies overnight based on changing business priorities.

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