Chief Hiring Manager
Department:
Human Resources (Talent Acquisition)
Location:
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Reports To:
Secretary / Managing Director / Group HR Head
Experience Required:
7–12 Years in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or HR Leadership (School/Education Industry preferred)
Qualification:
- MBA/MSW in Human Resources or equivalent.
- Additional certifications in Talent Acquisition or HR Analytics are an added advantage.
Job Summary
The Chief Hiring Manager will lead the organization's end-to-end recruitment strategy across all campuses. The role is responsible for workforce planning, hiring leadership and academic talent, developing recruitment strategies, building employer branding, and ensuring timely recruitment of quality candidates to support organizational growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Recruitment
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Prepare annual manpower planning and hiring budgets.
- Forecast recruitment requirements across all departments and campuses.
- Ensure critical positions are filled within the defined timelines.
Talent Acquisition
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for:
- Principals
- Vice Principals
- Coordinators
- Teaching Staff (PGT, TGT, PRT, Montessori)
- Non-Teaching Staff
- Administrative and Leadership Positions
- Conduct executive hiring for senior management roles.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor the recruitment team.
- Set KPIs and monitor recruiter performance.
- Conduct regular training on sourcing, interviewing, and candidate engagement.
Sourcing & Employer Branding
- Build strong talent pipelines through job portals, social media, referrals, campus recruitment, and recruitment agencies.
- Strengthen the organization's employer brand.
- Organize recruitment drives, walk-in interviews, and job fairs.
Selection Process
- Design structured interview and assessment processes.
- Coordinate with department heads for technical interviews.
- Ensure quality hiring through competency-based interviews and reference checks.
Recruitment Operations
- Monitor recruitment metrics such as:
- Time-to-Hire
- Cost-per-Hire
- Offer Acceptance Rate
- Recruitment Funnel Conversion
- Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment reports for management.
Compliance
- Ensure recruitment follows company policies and legal requirements.
- Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and candidate records.
Key Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Leadership Hiring
- Recruitment Planning
- Employer Branding
- Interviewing & Assessment
- HR Analytics
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Team Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
Technical Skills
- HRMS & ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Microsoft Excel & Power BI (preferred)
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Naukri, Indeed, Foundit, and other job portals
- Google Workspace / Microsoft Office
Preferred Experience
- Experience hiring for CBSE/ICSE/International Schools or Educational Institutions.
- Proven experience in bulk hiring and leadership recruitment.
- Strong professional network within the education sector.
- Experience managing recruitment for multiple campuses.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 95%+ positions filled within the target timeline.
- Reduction in Time-to-Hire.
- Offer Acceptance Rate above 85%.
- Employee retention of new hires.
- Recruitment cost optimization.
- Quality of Hire based on performance and retention.
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and integrity.
- Strategic thinking with a result-oriented approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple hiring projects.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Preferred Candidate
- Minimum 7 years of recruitment experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Prior experience in school or educational institution recruitment is highly preferred.
- Willing to travel across campuses as required.
- Immediate joiners will be given preference.
Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
