Senior Manager / Lead - Talent Acquisition

As a Manager/Lead Talent Acquisition at Central Square Foundation (CSF), you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education reform in India by bringing in the right people. Your efforts will be high-touch, mission-aligned, and deeply strategic, focusing on building a strong employer brand, delivering a seamless candidate experience, and enhancing hiring capabilities to attract top talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with CSF's mission and growth plans.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and co-create recruitment plans.
• Lead full-cycle hiring process from sourcing to selection, offer management, and closure.
• Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to build a diverse talent pipeline.
• Implement structured interview processes aligned with CSF's values and competencies.
• Track and report recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Candidate Experience:

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams for informed decision-making.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience with timely communication and transparency.
• Represent CSF in external forums to build networks in social impact and education talent ecosystems.

TA Operations & HR Collaboration:

• Collaborate with HR Operations for seamless onboarding and payroll readiness.
• Maintain accurate data on the HRIS (Manatal) for clean recruitment records.
• Support employer branding, inclusion in hiring, and capability building for interviewers.

Qualification Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Masters is a plus.
• 6+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, ideally in corporate and social sector hiring.
• Experience managing complex hiring mandates independently and partnering with senior leaders.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to align multiple stakeholders.
• Thrive in dynamic environments, constantly seeking process improvement.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in the hiring process.
• Passion for mission-driven work and building teams transforming education in India.

Central Square Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. As a Manager/Lead Talent Acquisition at Central Square Foundation (CSF), you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education reform in India by bringing in the right people. Your efforts will be high-touch, mission-aligned, and deeply strategic, focusing on building a strong employer brand, delivering a seamless candidate experience, and enhancing hiring capabilities to attract top talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with CSF's mission and growth plans.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and co-create recruitment plans.
• Lead full-cycle hiring process from sourcing to selection, offer management, and closure.
• Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to build a diverse talent pipeline.
• Implement structured interview processes aligned with CSF's values and competencies.
• Track and report recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Candidate Experience:

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams for informed decision-making.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience with timely communication and transparency.
• Represent CSF in external forums to build networks in social impact and education talent ecosystems.

TA Operations & HR Collaboration:

• Collaborate with HR Operations for seamless onboarding and payroll readiness.
• Maintain accurate data on the HRIS (Manatal) for clean recruitment records.
• Support employer branding, inclusion in hiring, and capability building for interviewers.

Qualification Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Masters is a plus.
• 6+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, ideally in corporate and social sector hiring.
• Experience managing complex hiring mandates independently and partnering with senior leaders.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to align multiple stakeholders.
• Thrive in dynamic environments, constantly seeking process improvement.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in the hiring process.
• Passion for mission-driven work and building teams transforming education in India.

Central Square Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.