Head Talent Acquisition

Job Summary:-

The Head of Talent Acquisition (TA) will lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle transforming how the company attracts evaluates and hires talent across global operations. This role will drive the transition from people-dependent ad-hoc hiring practices to a fully systematized AI-driven process-centric TA engine that ensures speed precision scalability and quality in building high-impact teams.

Key Responsibilities:-

Strategic Leadership

- Design and implement a future-ready talent acquisition strategy aligned with Indias growth global expansion and capability-building goals.

- Build and own TA metrics that map directly to business performance: quality-of-hire retention at 12/24 months hiring funnel efficiency and candidate NPS.

- Partner with CXOs and functional heads to forecast talent demand define workforce plans and align hiring priorities with business roadmaps. Process & Systems

- Architect a digital-first AI-enabled recruitment ecosystem leveraging tools like Vervoe SHL Hogan BambooHR Effy AI and custom-built automation.

- Ensure seamless integration with HRIS payroll and performance systems for end-to-end candidate lifecycle visibility.

- Standardize structured competency-based hiring processes across functions (manufacturing R&D regulatory IT finance sales & marketing).

- Develop and enforce SOPs checklists and closing-the-loop mechanisms so hiring becomes process-reliable not individual-dependent. AI & Automation Ownership - Lead the design and deployment of AI-driven candidate sourcing screening and assessment pipelines minimizing manual bias and inefficiency.

- Build dashboards and predictive analytics for talent pipeline health offer-to-join conversion forecasting and attrition risk modeling.

- Champion continuous learning loops in the TA system: using hiring outcomes and post hire performance data to train and refine AI models. Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Lead and mentor a team of recruiters sourcers and coordinators upskilling them to operate in an AI-augmented recruitment environment.

- Drive accountability for closing roles on time with quality while creating a high-ownership hospitality-driven candidate experience.

- Build external partnerships with universities research institutes and niche talent pools (globally and locally).

Key Competencies & Skills Technical/Functional

- Deep expertise in pharma/biotech/manufacturing talent markets including R&D formulations regulatory affairs and global commercial roles. - Proven track record in implementing AI-driven ATS and TA systems.

- Strong grasp of data analytics workforce planning and KPI tracking.

- Understanding of behavioral and psychometric assessments (e.g. Hogan SHL) and integration into structured hiring. Behavioral/Leadership

- Process-driven structured and detail-oriented leadership style.

- Ability to influence and collaborate across executive and operational teams.

- Comfort with technology adoption and change management.

- High integrity resilience and ability to drive transformation in a legacy environment. Qualifications

- MBA/PGDM in HR or related discipline.

- 8-12 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

- Prior experience in pharma/life sciences or large-scale manufacturing organizations strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated success in building scalable AI-enabled recruitment systems. Success Metrics

- Quality of hire measured by 12/24-month performance and retention outcomes.

- >90% process automation coverage across TA cycle.

- TA contribution to business transformation goals (valuation growth global competitiveness structured workforce planning).

Key focus areas - Strategy & Policy Development:

-Design and implement talent acquisition strategies frameworks and policies aligned with organizational goals.

- Automation: Drive automation initiatives in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.

- Compliance: Ensure adherence to all TA policies across all verticals.

- Corporate Recruitment: Responsible for managing and executing all corporate-level recruitment activities.

- Supervision & Reporting: Oversee and review recruitment operations across all units with periodic reporting to the CHRO.

- Cost Management: Monitor and manage recruitment costs to ensure budget efficiency.

Required Skills:

Design and implement a future-ready talent acquisition strategyDeep expertise in pharma/biotech/manufacturing talent markets