Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition

About the job

Description

Recruitment Operations

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle to ensure vacant positions are filled within agreed Time-to-Fill (TTF) targets.
• Coordinate with department heads and hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and finalize job descriptions.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, including screening, interview coordination, and candidate evaluation.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including job portals, social media platforms, university partnerships, and professional networks to attract qualified candidates.
• Participate in career fairs, recruitment drives, and employer branding initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Build relationships with universities and placement offices to support campus hiring and early talent programs.

Assessment & Selection

• Facilitate recruitment assessments and support the execution of assessment centers where required.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and coordinate evaluation processes with hiring managers.

Recruitment Governance & Coordination

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of recruitment processes, policies, and systems.
• Coordinate with regional teams to ensure timely hiring for field and regional positions.
• Assist in salary benchmarking, internal equity analysis, and preparation of hiring approvals.

Projects & Reporting

• Maintain recruitment trackers, dashboards, and hiring reports for management review.
• Support talent acquisition initiatives and special HR projects as assigned by the reporting manager.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in recruitment platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and recruitment analytics tools.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Good analytical ability with experience using recruitment data to support decision-making.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple hiring requirements simultaneously.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

Experience

3–5 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within a structured organizational environment.