Job Description: Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Location: India

Reports to: Head HR – India

Experience: 10–12 years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition to lead hiring for our growing India operations. The role will partner closely with the Head HR – India and business leaders to develop and execute hiring strategies that attract talent across our teams.

The ideal candidate will bring strong recruitment experience in professional services and CPA firms, an understanding of the US accounting, US Audit and advisory talent market, and the ability to manage hiring across multiple locations and levels.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy and Planning

- Develop and execute the India talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business plans and hiring priorities.
- Partner with business leaders and HR Head to understand workforce requirements, hiring projections, and timelines.
- Build recruitment plans for immediate needs and future growth across locations and service lines.
- Monitor talent market trends, competitor activity, and compensation expectations to inform hiring decisions.

Recruitment Delivery

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for positions across levels.
- Manage hiring across service lines such as Audit, Tax, Accounting, Advisory, and other support functions.
- Build talent pipelines for critical, niche, and recurring roles using direct sourcing, referrals, professional networks, and other channels.
- Ensure a consistent recruitment process covering screening, interviews, selection, offer management, and pre-employment checks.




- Partner with India and US stakeholders to coordinate interviews, gather timely feedback, and close positions.
- Manage offer discussions and candidate engagement through to joining.

Stakeholder and Team Management

- Lead, coach, and develop the talent acquisition team, setting clear goals and supporting accountability.
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers and provide guidance on sourcing, selection, and the candidate market.
- Partner with HR Operations to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding.
- Manage recruitment agencies and other external partners, including their performance and costs.

Campus Hiring and Employer Branding

- Develop relationships with colleges, professional institutions, and other talent partners to support campus and early-career hiring.
- Plan and deliver campus recruitment and internship programmes in line with business needs.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to strengthen the firm’s employer brand and visibility in the talent market.
- Promote a positive and qualified candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Reporting and Process Improvement

- Track and report recruitment metrics, including open positions, time to fill, offer acceptance, joining rates,



source effectiveness, and hiring costs.
- Maintain accurate recruitment data and provide regular updates to the Head HR – India and business leaders.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, systems, and candidate engagement.
- Support fair, consistent, and confidential hiring practices in line with firm policies and applicable requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in HR or a related discipline is preferred.
- 10–12 years of experience in talent acquisition, including experience leading a recruitment team.
- Experience recruiting for professional services and CPA firms.
- Strong understanding of the talent market for accounting, audit, tax, and advisory roles.
- Experience managing hiring across multiple locations and levels.
- Experience partnering with senior business leaders and working with stakeholders across geographies, preferably including the US.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruitment reporting, and sourcing platforms.

Skills and Competencies

- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing abilities.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on recruitment delivery.
- Sound judgement, discretion, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organisational and analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing environment.

📌 Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (Mumbai)
🏢 PKF O'Connor Davies India
📍 Mumbai