Talent Acquisition Manager

Gionik Human Capital Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Gionik Human Capital Solutions is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment for engineering, R&D, product, manufacturing and leadership roles in Bengaluru. You will partner with business leaders to map workforce needs, build robust pipelines and drive employer branding to support rapid growth.

You will own strategies for niche hiring, engage passive candidates, and optimize ATS processes while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience across all touchpoints.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification.
• 10-15 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
• Proven experience hiring for engineering, product development, R&D, manufacturing, or technology groups.
• Strong talent mapping, market intelligence and passive candidate engagement.
• Experience in high-growth startup environments preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Data-driven approach with strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across technical and non-technical roles.
• Partner with business leaders for workforce planning and talent requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies for niche and hard-to-hire talent in multiple domains.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines via networking, referrals, market mapping and direct sourcing.
• Drive recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, offer-to-join ratio, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage recruitment partners, consultants, and external channels.
• Ensure exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and campus hiring programs.
• Implement recruitment best practices and ATS optimization.
• Support leadership hiring and succession planning.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Market intelligence

Passive candidate engagement

Campus hiring

Startup experience

ATS optimization

Networking

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

ATS optimization

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead end-to-end recruitment for engineering, R&D, product, manufacturing, corporate, and leadership hiring requirements. The incumbent will partner closely with business leaders to build talent pipelines, enhance employer branding, and drive best-in-class hiring practices to support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across technical and non-technical functions.
• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce planning and talent requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies for niche and hard-to-hire talent across aerospace, defense, robotics, embedded systems, AI/ML, software, electronics, and manufacturing domains.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through networking, referrals, market mapping, and direct sourcing.
• Drive recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, offer-to-join ratio, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage recruitment partners, consultants, and external hiring channels.
• Ensure exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and campus hiring programs.
• Implement recruitment best practices, processes, and ATS optimization.
• Support leadership hiring and succession planning initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification.
• 10 -15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Proven experience hiring for engineering, product development, R&D, manufacturing, or technology organizations.
• Strong expertise in talent mapping, market intelligence, and passive candidate engagement.
• Experience working in high-growth startup environments is preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Data-driven approach with strong analytical capabilities.