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Kotak Mahindra Bank; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotak Mahindra Bank is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment, shape hiring strategy, and mentor a TA team. You will build proactive pipelines, align sourcing with business growth, and ensure a superior candidate experience across all stages.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in senior recruitment. Join a fast-paced, growth-focused environment and drive scalable talent solutions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and drive hiring strategy across the organization.
• Manage and mentor a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists/Recruiters.
• Forecast talent requirements and build proactive talent pipelines.
• Develop and execute hiring strategies aligned with growth plans.
• Provide coaching on sourcing techniques and stakeholder management.
• Oversee candidate experience and drive process improvements across recruitment.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Team management

Sourcing & talent mapping

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recruiting

Candidate experience

Education

MBA / Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Social media recruiting

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

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