ABOUT RISHIHOOD UNIVERSITY

Rishihood is India’s first national transformation university. It prepares learners to solve the big problems of tomorrow. Our transformative education is built on three pillars:

• Personal Impact – developing physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual strength.

• Professional Impact – building real-world skills through industry-integrated, practice-based learning.

• Public Impact – fostering interdisciplinary thinking and a commitment to nation-building.

At Rishihood, we nurture leaders who will transform themselves, their professions, and the nation.

POSITION | Talent Acquisition Manager

Purpose

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who will lead end-to-end recruitment for Rishihood University, hiring outstanding faculty and staff who can drive the university's mission forward. This role will report to the Head - Human Resources.

Responsibilities

· Recruitment Strategy: Partner with department heads and schools leadership to forecast hiring needs and build annual recruitment plans across academic and administrative roles

· Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, academic networks, and referrals; maintain a strong, ready talent pool for critical and recurring roles

· End-to-End Recruitment: Own the full hiring cycle - drafting, screening, interview coordination, panel management, and offer negotiation

· Faculty and staff Search Support: Work closely with academic search committees to identify, screen,



and evaluate qualified faculty and non faculty candidates

· Stakeholder Management: Act as the key point of contact between candidates and hiring managers; advise leadership on market compensation trends.

· Employer Branding: Represent Rishihood at job fairs, campus drives, and academic conferences to strengthen the university's employer brand

· Recruitment Operations: Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records, track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire), and ensure compliance with UGC/AICTE norms where applicable

· Onboarding Hand off: Ensure a smooth transition of selected candidates from offer acceptance to onboarding.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

· 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally spanning both academic/faculty and administrative hiring.

· Proven track record of managing end-to-end recruitment cycles, from sourcing through offer negotiation, for both niche and high-volume roles.

· Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership and academic search committees.

· Hands-on familiarity with ATS platforms, sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals), and recruitment analytics/reporting.

· Prior experience recruiting in higher education, EdTech, or a quick-growing startup environment is a strong plus.

📌 Talent Acquisition Manager (Haryana)
🏢 Rishihood University
📍 Haryana