Talent Acquisition Manager - Individual Contributor

Job Overview

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the entire recruitment process, from requisition to offer acceptance, as an individual contributor. This role involves partnering closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and creating effective sourcing strategies. The successful candidate will conduct executive searches and proactively headhunt candidates, especially for niche and leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end recruitment life cycle ensuring timely and efficient candidate placement.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to clearly define hiring needs and develop sourcing approaches aligned with business goals.
• Engage in executive search and proactively approach passive candidates for specialized and leadership vacancies.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, networking, and market mapping to identify talent.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for both immediate and future hiring demands.
• Conduct candidate screening and interviews to assess their skills, experience, and cultural compatibility.
• Organize interview schedules and manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide hiring managers with market insights, salary benchmarks, and recruitment trends.
• Monitor recruitment performance metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance rates.
• Ensure effective communication with candidates and hiring managers, maintaining accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and support overall recruitment strategies as needed.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in executive search and headhunting within diverse functional areas.
• Proven track record recruiting mid-level to senior and leadership roles successfully.
• Strong ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and act as a strategic business partner.
• Hands-on expertise in using sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search methods, and market mapping.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems to manage recruitment workflows.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships.
• Capability to handle multiple requisitions efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.