India Talent Acquisition Lead — Growth & Strategy

Applied Materials, Inc.; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in India is seeking a Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (Country Lead) to spearhead hiring strategy and lead a high-performing team across India.

You will shape workforce plans, anticipate talent needs, and build forward-looking hiring strategies aligned to growth and transformation. You will manage recruiters, drive data-driven hiring practices, strengthen employer branding, and deliver diverse, high-quality candidates at scale while fostering accountability and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading recruitment teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Ability to build sustainable pipelines and scalable hiring processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with business and HR leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment delivery across India.
• Coach, develop, and manage a team of recruiters.
• Embed data-driven hiring practices and metrics.
• Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience.
• Drive diversity outcomes and inclusive hiring.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment strategy

Data-driven hiring

Employer branding

Diversity and inclusion

Talent pipeline

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in India is seeking a Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (Country Lead) to spearhead hiring strategy and lead a high-performing team across India.

You will shape workforce plans, anticipate talent needs, and build forward-looking hiring strategies aligned to growth and transformation. You will manage recruiters, drive data-driven hiring practices, strengthen employer branding, and deliver diverse, high-quality candidates at scale while fostering accountability and