Lead Talent Acquisition

Erulearning Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW Bengaluru is seeking a Lead – Talent Acquisition to design and execute end-to-end TA strategy for Bengaluru campus. You will drive talent attraction, employer branding, stakeholder and vendor management, and recruitment process excellence to build a diverse and future-ready workforce.

The role reports to the Head of HR and requires 4+ years in Talent Acquisition with strong sourcing and analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or BTech/BE/BSc or equivalent qualification in CS/IT/ECE/EEE.
• 4+ years of Talent Acquisition experience.
• Mandatory experience using job portals and social media platforms (Naukri.com, LinkedIn).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and decision making abilities.
• High adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Data-driven approach to recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and workforce needs.
• Partner with leadership to understand talent requirements and create proactive sourcing plans.
• Drive data-driven recruitment planning, forecasts, and TA initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end TA lifecycle from requisition to onboarding.
• Ensure SLAs, quality benchmarks, and candidate experience standards.
• Lead hiring across functions including academic support, technology, operations, and corporate.
• Provide market insights and talent intelligence for hiring decisions.
• Leverage portals, social media, and recruitment marketing to attract talent.
• Develop sourcing strategies via direct sourcing, referrals, partnerships, and other channels.
• Identify passive candidates through talent research and networking.
• Ensure compliance with local/global hiring policies and DEI objectives.
• Streamline processes and drive continuous improvement in recruitment.
• Build inclusive hiring practices and diverse pipelines.
• Embed DEI principles across recruitment with HR collaboration.

Job description

Job Description Lead, Talent Acquisition

Position Title: Lead – Talent Acquisition

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Head of HR

Position Summary

The Lead – Talent Acquisition will work closely with the Head of HR to design and execute the end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy for UNSW Bengaluru. The role will be responsible for driving talent attraction, employer branding, stakeholder and vendor management, and recruitment process excellence, while ensuring a high-quality, diverse, and future-ready workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business growth plans and workforce requirements.
• Partner with leadership and business stakeholders to understand talent requirements and develop proactive sourcing strategies.
• Drive data-driven recruitment planning, hiring forecasts, and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Manage the complete Talent Acquisition lifecycle, from requisition intake through onboarding.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment SLAs, quality benchmarks, and candidate experience standards.
• Lead hiring across diverse functions, including academic support, technology, operations, and corporate functions.
• Provide market insights and talent intelligence to influence hiring decisions.
• Leverage job portals, social media, recruitment marketing, and other channels to strengthen talent attraction.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies through direct sourcing, employee referrals, external partnerships, and other talent channels.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through talent research, networking, and relationship building.
• Ensure compliance with local and global hiring policies, diversity hiring objectives, and applicable regulations.
• Streamline recruitment processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build inclusive hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines.
• Partner with HR to embed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) principles across recruitment processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or BTech/BE/BSc or equivalent qualification in CS/IT/ECE/EEE.
• 4+ years of relevant Talent Acquisition experience.
• Mandatory experience using job portals and social media platforms such as Naukri.com, LinkedIn, etc.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High adaptability and ability to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Strong logical, analytical, and data-driven approach.

Good to Have

• Experience in HR Analytics and dashboards.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Exposure to employee lifecycle management.
• Experience in employer branding and recruitment marketing.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Employer Branding & Talent Attraction
• End-to-End Talent Acquisition
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development
• Recruitment Process Excellence
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

About UNSW Bengaluru

UNSW Bengaluru is the Bengaluru campus of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. This is an opportunity to be part of the team building and scaling a new international university campus in Bengaluru.

Location: Embassy Manyata Business Park, Bengaluru.