We are an integral part of Annalect Global and Omnicom Group, the second largest advertising agency holding company in the world in terms of revenue and is the leading global marketing communications company. Our portfolio includes: three global advertising agency networks: BBDO, DDB and TBWA; three of the world’s premium media services under Omnicom Media Group: OMD, PHD and Hearts & Science. Annalect India plays a key role for our group companies and global agencies by providing stellar products and services in areas of Creative Services, Technology, Marketing Science (data & analytics) and Media Services. We currently have 2000+ awesome colleagues (in Annalect India) who are committed to solve our clients’ pressing business issues. We are growing rapidly and looking for talented professionals like you to be part of this journey. Let us build this, together! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join our People & Culture team @ Annalect India. As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead our efforts in talent acquisition, working closely with hiring managers and HR professionals to ensure a seamless recruitment process. This is an exciting role and would entail you to • Develop and execute recruitment strategies: Design and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and hire qualified candidates for various positions within the organization. • Manage the recruitment team: Lead and supervise a team of recruiters, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback. • Collaborate with hiring managers: Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and establish candidate profiles. • Provide guidance and expertise on recruitment strategies, candidate evaluation, and selection techniques to ensure successful hiring outcomes. • Conduct candidate sourcing and screening: Oversee the sourcing and screening of candidates to identify top talent. Utilize various recruitment methods, including resume reviews, phone screenings, and interviews, to assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. • Build talent pipelines: Develop and maintain a strong network of potential candidates for future positions through proactive sourcing, networking events, and industry partnerships. • Manage the selection process: Coordinate and facilitate interview processes, including scheduling, candidate preparation, and feedback collection. Ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity and inclusion (D&I) guidelines. • Drive employer branding and recruitment marketing: Work closely with the marketing and communications teams to enhance the organization's employer brand and promote job opportunities. • Utilize recruitment analytics: Track and analyze recruitment metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and initiatives. This may be the right role for you if you have • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). • Proven experience 8 to 10 Years as a recruitment manager or a similar role, with a track record of successfully hiring and retaining high-quality talent. • In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods. • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. • Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software tools. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously. • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations. • Professional certifications in HR or recruitment (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR, AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter) are a plus