Kotak Mahindra Bank—Talent Acquisition-Partner-Corporate-Support Division-HR-Talent Acquisition

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Description: Talent Acquisition Partner Role Summary The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment while driving hiring strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and mentoring the TA team. This role plays a critical part in scaling the organization by building strong talent pipelines and implementing effective sourcing and hiring frameworks aligned with business growth objectives. Key Responsibilities - Strategic Hiring & Workforce Planning - Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand current and future hiring needs - Develop and execute hiring strategies aligned with organizational growth plans - Forecast talent requirements and build proactive talent pipelines - Team Leadership & Management - Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists/Recruiters - Set performance metrics, monitor team productivity, and drive recruitment excellence - Provide coaching on sourcing techniques, candidate engagement, and stakeholder management - End-to-End Recruitment Ownership - Oversee full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management - Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience across all hiring stages - Drive consistency and best practices across recruitment processes - Sourcing Strategy & Employer Branding - Design innovative sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals - Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract top talent - Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and niche roles - Stakeholder Management - Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on talent availability, market trends, and hiring strategies - Collaborate cross-functionally with business units and HR teams to ensure alignment - Data, Reporting & Process Excellence - Track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, pipeline health) - Maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems (ATS) - Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Skills & Qualifications - Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably in a senior or leadership role - Strong experience in team management and mentoring recruiters - Deep expertise in sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and pipeline development - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills - Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and social media recruiting tools - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage recruitment data for decision-making - MBA / Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred Preferred Competencies - Strategic thinking with a problem-solving mindset - Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - Strong negotiation and influencing skills - Focus on enhancing candidate and hiring manager experience