Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Kotak Mahindra Bank; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotak Mahindra Bank is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment, shape hiring strategies, and mentor a TA team. The role focuses on building strong talent pipelines and implementing effective sourcing frameworks aligned with business growth.

You will drive stakeholder relationships, analytics, and best practices across recruitment processes to ensure an exceptional candidate experience and timely hires.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment in a senior or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and hiring strategy.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Team leadership

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

Data-driven recruiting

Social media recruiting

Analytical mindset

Education

MBA or Bachelor’s in HR/BA

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment while driving hiring strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and mentoring the TA team. This role plays a critical part in scaling the organization by building strong talent pipelines and implementing effective sourcing and hiring frameworks aligned with business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Hiring & Workforce Planning Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand current and future hiring needs Develop and execute hiring strategies aligned with organizational growth plans Forecast talent requirements and build proactive talent pipelines
• Team Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists/Recruiters Set performance metrics, monitor team productivity, and drive recruitment excellence Provide coaching on sourcing techniques, candidate engagement, and stakeholder management
• End-to-End Recruitment Ownership Oversee full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience across all hiring stages Drive consistency and best practices across recruitment processes
• Sourcing Strategy & Employer Branding Design innovative sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract top talent Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and niche roles
• Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on talent availability, market trends, and hiring strategies Collaborate cross-functionally with business units and HR teams to ensure alignment
• Data, Reporting & Process Excellence Track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, pipeline health) Maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems (ATS) Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment , preferably in a senior or leadership role
• Strong experience in team management and mentoring recruiters
• Deep expertise in sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and pipeline development
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and social media recruiting tools
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage recruitment data for decision-making
• MBA / Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Focus on enhancing candidate and hiring manager experience

Experience Level

Senior Level