Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Assistant Manager to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in recruitment, specifically within the professional services or consulting industry. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, developing hiring strategies, and working closely with department heads to fulfill hiring needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment:
   
   • Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.
   • Work with department heads (Audit, Tax, Corporate Finance, Compliance, etc.) to identify hiring needs and create role-specific job descriptions.
   • Ensure timely hiring for senior, mid-level, and entry-level positions across various departments.
2. Sourcing and Candidate Pipeline:
   
   • Use innovative sourcing methods, including job portals, social media, employee referrals, and professional networks to build a strong candidate pipeline.
   • Maintain relationships with external recruiters, campus placements, and recruitment agencies.
3. Interviewing and Selection:
   
   • Coordinate and conduct interviews with hiring managers.
   • Use competency-based interviewing techniques to assess candidate skills and fit for the organization.
   • Provide feedback to candidates and maintain a positive candidate experience.
4. Offer Management and Negotiation:
   
   • Prepare and extend job offers to selected candidates, ensuring alignment with compensation policies.
   • Negotiate salary and other benefits as per company standards.
5. Employer Branding and Engagement:
   
   • Support HR initiatives for employer branding to attract top talent.
   • Participate in career fairs, campus recruitment drives, and professional events to promote MGB as an employer of choice.
6. Data Management and Reporting:
   
   • Maintain recruitment-related data in HRMS (Zimyo) and generate periodic recruitment reports.
   • Track metrics such as time-to-hire, quality of hire, and retention rates to continuously improve recruitment processes.
7. Stakeholder Management:
   
   • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
   • Act as a talent advisor to hiring managers, providing insights and solutions to meet business goals.
8. Onboarding and Induction:
   
   • Ensure smooth onboarding and induction for new hires in collaboration with the HR team.
   • Support the integration of new employees into the company culture.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (MBA in HR preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably within a consulting or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle and the latest recruitment trends.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using HRMS systems, preferably Zimyo, to manage recruitment workflows.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to maintain candidate confidentiality.