Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Description: Talent Acquisition ManagerExperience: 7-10 YearsLocation: BengaluruEmployment Type: Full-timeWork Mode: WFO (5days) Role SummaryKey Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for technical and niche roles - from workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management to onboarding.Manage and execute C2H, Contract, and Permanent hiring in alignment with business requirements.Drive hiring for complex technical skills including Data (Data Engineering, Data Science, Analytics), SAP (functional & technical), Salesforce, and Microservices/Cloud-based roles,AI, Machine Learning, MLOps, and Large Language Models (LLMs).Partner closely with business stakeholders, hiring managers, and leadership to understand talent needs and deliver hiring plans.Build and manage talent pipelines for critical and high-demand skill sets.Lead, mentor, and coach a team of recruiters; ensure productivity, quality of hires, and adherence to SLAs.Manage vendor partners and staffing agencies for contract and C2H hiring.Track and analyze recruitment metrics (TAT, cost per hire, offer to joining ratio, etc.) and drive continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with hiring policies, documentation, and onboarding standards.Enhance employer branding and candidate experience across all hiring channels.Required Skills & Experience7-10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 2-3 years in a TA Lead / Manager role.Strong hiring experience in:Data (Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Analytics roles)SAP (Functional & Technical)SalesforceMicroservices & Modern Application ArchitectureProven expertise in end-to-end hiring and C2H / Contract staffing models.Experience managing high-volume and niche hiring simultaneously.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Working knowledge of ATS, recruitment analytics, and sourcing tools.Ability to thrive in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments.