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Gates Corporation in Gurugram, India, seeks a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader to drive a comprehensive hiring strategy, build proactive pipelines, and lead executive recruitment. You will partner with business leaders, HRBPs, and external partners to forecast talent needs and shape workforce planning.
You will also enhance the employer brand and candidate experience across networks and career events, while guiding a small team to deliver high-quality hires in a matrix/global environment.
Job Description:
Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth plans.
Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to forecast talent needs and create hiring plans.
Build proactive talent pipelines for critical and niche positions.
Lead workforce planning initiatives across manufacturing plants and corporate offices.
Manage end-to-end recruitment for leadership, technical, engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and support function roles.
Ensure timely fulfillment of open positions while maintaining hiring quality standards.
Establish robust candidate evaluation frameworks and competency-based hiring practices.
Lead executive and senior leadership hiring initiatives.
Develop succession-oriented talent pipelines for key business‑critical roles.
Partner with external executive search firms when required.
Strengthen the organization’s employer value proposition (EVP).
Enhance candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Manage talent branding initiatives across professional networks, universities, and industry platforms.
Represent the company in recruitment events, career fairs, and employer branding forums.
Master’s degree in HR / MSW / MBA (HR) from a reputed institution.
10 years of HR experience with at least 8 years in Talent Acquisition.
Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and leadership presence.
Proven experience in managing complex ER/IR environments and statutory compliance.
Experience working in matrix/global environments preferred.
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