Company Overview
Acme Interiors is a leading design and build company specializing in interior fit-out services across India. With over 30 years of experience, we serve corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and housing sectors with a mission to revolutionize the interior design industry through innovation, technology, and sustainability.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manager-Talent Acquisition to lead our talent acquisition function and build high-performing teams across all business verticals. The role involves developing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies, managing the end-to-end hiring process, and ensuring quality talent acquisition to support our rapid business growth across India.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Planning
- Develop and execute annual talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives
- Collaborate with leadership team to forecast hiring needs and create workforce planning models
- Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent
- Build talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions
- Monitor market trends and competitor intelligence for talent acquisition
Recruitment Excellence
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized positions across all functions
- Lead high-volume hiring initiatives for business expansion
- Design and optimize recruitment processes for efficiency and candidate experience
- Implement assessment methodologies and interview frameworks
- Ensure quality of hire through structured evaluation processes
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor a team of recruitment specialists and coordinators
- Set performance standards and KPIs for the talent acquisition team
- Conduct training programs on interviewing techniques and assessment methods
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in recruitment practices
- Manage team performance and provide career development guidance
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and cultural fit
- Provide consultation on job architecture, compensation benchmarking, and market insights
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all levels
- Present regular recruitment metrics and insights to leadership team
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners on talent strategy
Employer Branding & Market Presence
- Develop and execute employer branding strategies to enhance company reputation
- Leverage social media platforms for talent attraction and company promotion
- Represent company at industry events, job fairs, and networking forums
- Build relationships with educational institutions for campus recruitment
- Create content for recruitment marketing and candidate engagement
Vendor & Technology Management
- Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job portals, and assessment vendors
- Evaluate and implement recruitment technologies
- Negotiate contracts and manage budgets for recruitment tools and services
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and recruitment regulations
- Optimize recruitment technology stack for maximum efficiency
Required Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Bachelor's degree with relevant HR certifications will also be considered
Experience
- 6-8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment
- Minimum 3 years in leadership/management role within talent acquisition
- Proven track record of managing high-volume recruitment across multiple locations
- Experience in construction, engineering, or related industries
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling recruitment teams
Technical Skills
- Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, and sourcing tools
- Strong analytical skills with experience in recruitment metrics and reporting
- Knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and best practices
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data analysis tools
Core Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills
- Headhunting and passive talent sourcing
- Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Results-oriented with focus on quality and efficiency
- To work with hiring targets and performance metrics
Location & Travel
- Occasional travel for industry conferences and networking events
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality of hire and retention rates
- Time-to-fill for critical positions
- Cost-per-hire optimization
- Stakeholder satisfaction scores
- Team productivity and development metrics
- Employer brand enhancement measures
What We Offer
- Leadership role in a growing organization with significant impact
- Opportunity to build and scale talent acquisition function
- Exposure to diverse business verticals and cutting-edge projects
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Lead HR/ CEO
- Direct Reports: 4-6 recruitment specialists and coordinators
- Matrix Relationships: All department heads and hiring managers
Application Process
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply with:
- Updated resume highlighting recruitment achievements and team leadership experience
- Cover letter demonstrating strategic thinking and cultural alignment
- Portfolio of recruitment metrics and process improvements implemented
- References from previous stakeholders and team members
Pay: ₹349,376.35 - ₹1,149,881.05 per year
Work Location: In person
