Talent Acquisition Manager

ABOUT RISHIHOOD UNIVERSITY Rishihood is India’s first national transformation university. It prepares learners to solve the big problems of tomorrow. Our transformative education is built on three pillars:

• Personal Impact – developing physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual strength.
• Professional Impact – building real-world skills through industry-integrated, practice-based learning.
• Public Impact – fostering interdisciplinary thinking and a commitment to nation-building. At Rishihood, we nurture leaders who will transform themselves, their professions, and the nation. POSITION | Talent Acquisition Manager Purpose We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who will lead end-to-end recruitment for Rishihood University, hiring outstanding faculty and staff who can drive the university's mission forward. This role will report to the Head
• Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy: Partner with department heads and schools leadership to forecast hiring needs and build annual recruitment plans across academic and administrative roles
• Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, academic networks, and referrals; maintain a strong, ready talent pool for critical and recurring roles
• End-to-End Recruitment: Own the full hiring cycle - job description drafting, screening, interview coordination, panel management, and offer negotiation
• Faculty and staff Search Support: Work closely with academic search committees to identify, screen, and evaluate qualified faculty and non faculty candidates
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the key point of contact between candidates and hiring managers; advise leadership on market compensation trends.
• Employer Branding: Represent Rishihood at job fairs, campus drives, and academic conferences to strengthen the university's employer brand
• Recruitment Operations: Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records, track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire), and ensure compliance with UGC/AICTE norms where applicable
• Onboarding Hand off: Ensure a smooth transition of selected candidates from offer acceptance to onboarding.

Qualifications

& Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally spanning both academic/faculty and administrative hiring.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end recruitment cycles, from sourcing through offer negotiation, for both niche and high-volume roles.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership and academic search committees.
• Hands-on familiarity with ATS platforms, sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals), and recruitment analytics/reporting.
• Prior experience recruiting in higher education, Ed. Tech, or a fast-growing startup environment is a strong plus.