Position Overview

We are looking for a agile and result-oriented Senior Executive / Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition) to manage end-to-end recruitment with a strong focus on Senior Management and Leadership Hiring.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in sourcing, assessing and closing senior-level talent across business and corporate functions. Candidates with prior experience in the FMCG / Consumer Goods industry will be preferred.

The role will require strong stakeholder management, market mapping, candidate engagement, negotiation and recruitment execution capabilities.

Role & responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring

- Manage end-to-end recruitment for Senior Management, Leadership and critical positions.
- Understand manpower requirements and business expectations from hiring managers.
- Develop effective sourcing strategies for senior and niche positions.
- Conduct market mapping and identify potential candidates from relevant industries and competitors.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of leadership and critical talent.
- Handle confidential and sensitive senior-level recruitment assignments.
- Drive recruitment closure within agreed timelines.

1. Recruitment Process Management

- Manage the complete recruitment cycle from Manpower Requisition to Candidate Joining.
- Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn, employee referrals, recruitment consultants, professional networks and other channels.
- Screen and evaluate candidates based on experience, functional expertise, cultural fit and career progression.
- Conduct initial HR discussions and preliminary candidate assessments.
- Coordinate interviews with functional heads, business leaders and senior management.




- Maintain regular follow-up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Manage offer discussions, compensation negotiations and counter-offer situations.
- Ensure smooth offer release and joining of selected candidates.

1. Senior & Leadership Hiring

- Handle hiring for positions such as Senior Manager, AGM, DGM, GM, Functional Heads and other leadership roles.
- Develop strong relationships with senior-level candidates and passive talent.
- Engage with executive search firms and recruitment consultants for critical positions.
- Evaluate candidate profiles against leadership competencies and organizational requirements.
- Support succession planning and creation of leadership talent pipelines.
- Maintain a database of potential candidates for future critical requirements.

1. Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with CXOs, Functional Heads, Business Heads and Hiring Managers to understand talent requirements.
- Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and market availability.
- Advise hiring managers on candidate availability, compensation benchmarks and market trends.
- Ensure effective coordination between candidates, hiring managers and HR teams.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external recruitment partners.

1. Recruitment MIS & Analytics

- Maintain accurate recruitment data and candidate records.




- Prepare regular Recruitment MIS and Hiring Dashboards.
- Track key recruitment metrics including:

- Time to Fill

- Time to Hire

- Position Ageing
- Offer-to-Joining Ratio

- Source of Hire

- Recruitment Cost

- Hiring Status
- Monitor open positions and ensure timely follow-up for closure.
- Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and recommend corrective actions.

1. Recruitment Vendor Management

- Coordinate with recruitment consultants and executive search firms.
- Evaluate and manage recruitment agencies based on performance and hiring requirements.
- Negotiate commercial terms with recruitment partners where required.
- Monitor consultant performance, candidate quality and closure ratios.

1. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

- Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Support employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent.
- Explore new recruitment channels and innovative sourcing methods.
- Strengthen the organization's talent pool and employer presence in the market.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualification

- Graduate / Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.

- MBA / PGDM in HR will be preferred.

Experience
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Senior Management / Leadership Hiring.

- Proven experience in handling end-to-end recruitment for critical and senior-level positions.
- Candidates from FMCG / Consumer Goods / Retail / Manufacturing industries will be preferred.

📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Noida)
🏢 Elitecon International
📍 Noida