Manager, Talent Acquisition

Vanguard; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard India in Hyderabad seeks a Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end recruitment, partner with hiring managers, HR, and business leaders, and deliver strategic hiring solutions.

You will coach recruiters, optimize processes, build pipelines, elevate employer branding, and use data to drive hiring outcomes in a high-performing function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field (or equivalent)
• 8+ years of professional experience, 5+ in talent acquisition/recruiting
• Experience leading end-to-end hiring across multiple functions
• Experience coaching and developing recruiting teams
• Knowledge of workforce planning, employer branding, and sourcing strategies
• Experience with ATS, recruitment technologies, and analytics

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes with efficiency and compliance
• Partner with hiring managers and leaders to develop hiring strategies
• Drive sourcing initiatives across job boards, social media, networks, and referrals
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles
• Coach recruiters to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes
• Develop job descriptions, interview guides, and evaluation frameworks
• Monitor recruitment metrics and labor market trends
• Lead employer branding initiatives and workforce planning support
• Provide performance feedback and develop recruiters' careers
• Identify process improvements to improve recruiter efficiency and candidate experience

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Data-driven decisions

ATS & recruitment tech

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ATS

Recruitment analytics tools

Job description

We are seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end recruitment activities and deliver strategic hiring solutions that support Vanguard's workforce and business objectives. This role partners closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and business leaders to attract, engage, and hire top talent while driving a high-performing recruitment function. The ideal candidate combines strong recruiting expertise, people leadership capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and a data-driven approach to talent acquisition. This individual will be responsible for optimizing recruitment processes, building talent pipelines, enhancing employer branding efforts, and coaching a team of recruiters to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes.

About Vanguard

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard India

Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end recruitment activities and deliver strategic hiring solutions that support Vanguard's workforce and business objectives. This role partners closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and business leaders to attract, engage, and hire top talent while driving a high-performing recruitment function.

The ideal candidate combines strong recruiting expertise, people leadership capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and a data-driven approach to talent acquisition. This individual will be responsible for optimizing recruitment processes, building talent pipelines, enhancing employer branding efforts, and coaching a team of recruiters to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with hiring objectives.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Drive sourcing initiatives using job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, referrals, and other talent channels.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Manage candidate screening, interviewing, assessment, selection, and offer processes.
• Develop and refine job descriptions, interview guides, and candidate evaluation frameworks.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, labor market trends, and talent availability to improve hiring outcomes.
• Analyze hiring data and workforce insights to recommend strategic talent acquisition solutions.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, hiring policies, and organizational standards throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Lead employer branding initiatives that strengthen Vanguard's position as an employer of choice.
• Collaborate with HR partners and business stakeholders to support workforce planning and hiring forecasts.
• Supervise, coach, and develop recruiters and talent acquisition professionals to drive performance and career growth.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance recruiter efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Support recruitment-related projects, transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
• Experience managing recruitment operations and leading end-to-end hiring processes across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing recruiting teams.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning, talent acquisition best practices, and employer branding strategies.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and building talent pipelines across various talent segments.
• Knowledge of recruitment compliance requirements, labor laws, and hiring policies.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and consultative skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment technologies, and talent acquisition analytics.
• Ability to leverage data and market intelligence to drive hiring decisions and recruitment effectiveness.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting global organizations, financial services firms, or Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
• Experience leading diversity hiring, talent branding, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Knowledge of contemporary recruitment marketing and candidate engagement strategies.
• Experience with talent analytics, reporting tools, and recruitment dashboard development.
• Professional certifications related to Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or Recruiting.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and executive-level hiring initiatives.
• Knowledge of onboarding processes and broader talent management practices.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to you

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:

Financial wellness

We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.

Physical wellness

We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.

Personal wellness

We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (crew members), designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.