Associate General Manager - Talent Acquisition

Adani Enterprises Ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd in Ahmedabad is seeking an Associate General Manager - Talent Acquisition to align workforce needs with business goals, partnering with business leaders and HRBPs to develop proactive hiring strategies and lead mid-to-senior level recruitment.

You will drive employer branding, optimize ATS and recruitment tools, oversee onboarding, ensure compliance, and mentor a team of recruiters while coordinating with HR, IT, Admin, and Finance.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition.
• Experience in mid-to-large scale organizations.
• Proven bulk hiring, niche roles, and leadership hiring.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to understand workforce needs and develop proactive hiring strategies.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level roles, ensuring quality and timely hiring.
• Oversee recruitment operations, sourcing partners, agencies, and tools; optimize ATS and reporting.
• Design onboarding programs in collaboration with HR, Admin, IT and Security; ensure Day-1 readiness.
• Ensure compliance and audit-ready documentation for hiring and onboarding.
• Mentor junior recruiters and coordinate with cross-functional teams for smooth hiring.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Sourcing strategies

Interview techniques

Recruitment analytics

ATS

HRIS

MS Office

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Associate General Manager - Talent Acquisition

• Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to understand workforce needs and develop proactive hiring strategies. Lead full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level roles, ensuring quality and timely hiring. Analyze talent market trends and provide insights to improve sourcing strategies. Drive employer branding initiatives to enhance the company’s visibility and attractiveness in the talent market.
• Recruitment Operations & Process Excellence Oversee job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management. Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job portals, and other sourcing partners. Implement and optimize ATS and recruitment tools for efficiency and data accuracy. Track and report recruitment metrics (TAT, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, etc.) to leadership.
• Onboarding & Candidate Experience Design and execute structured onboarding programs in collaboration with HR, Admin, IT, and Security. Ensure seamless Day-1 readiness including documentation, system access, and induction. Continuously improve onboarding experience based on feedback and best practices.
• Compliance & Documentation Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations in all hiring practices. Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation for all recruitment and onboarding activities. Support internal and external audits related to hiring processes.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Mentor and guide junior recruiters and support staff. Act as a point of contact for business leaders on all talent acquisition matters. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Admin, IT, and Finance for smooth hiring and onboarding.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Experience: 15-20 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a mid-to-large scale organization. Preferred Exposure: Experience in managing bulk hiring, niche roles, and leadership hiring.

Skills & Competencies

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Expertise in sourcing strategies, interview techniques, and recruitment analytics. Proficiency in ATS, HRIS systems, and MS Office Suite. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strategic thinking with a hands‑on execution mindset. Experience Level Mid Level