Talent Acquisition Manager

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and manage end-to-end recruitment activities across the Elysium Group of Companies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in sourcing, interviewing, hiring, team coordination, employer branding, and building a consistent talent pipeline for multiple business functions.The role requires someone who can independently manage recruitment requirements, work closely with department heads, improve hiring processes, and ensure positions are closed within defined timelines.Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & RecruitmentManage end-to-end recruitment from requirement gathering to onboarding.Understand manpower requirements from department heads and prepare recruitment plans.Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, databases, and other channels.Screen resumes and conduct initial HR interviews.Coordinate technical, managerial, and final-round interviews.Manage offer discussions, negotiations, documentation, and joining formalities.Maintain an active pipeline for current and upcoming hiring requirements.Recruitment Team ManagementLead and monitor the recruitment team and daily hiring activities.Allocate requirements and track recruiter performance.Set daily/weekly/monthly recruitment targets.Conduct regular recruitment reviews and improve team productivity.Train recruiters on sourcing, screening, interviewing, follow-ups, and candidate engagement.Hiring Strategy & Workforce PlanningDevelop recruitment strategies based on business requirements.Plan hiring for technical, sales, academic, operations, management, and support functions.Build talent pools for frequently hired positions.Identify new and effective sourcing channels to improve hiring quality and reduce time-to-hire.Candidate ManagementEnsure timely follow-up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.Maintain strong candidate engagement until joining.Handle salary discussions and offer negotiations professionally.Track offer acceptance, joining ratios, dropouts, and recruitment closures.Stakeholder ManagementWork closely with management and department heads to understand hiring priorities.Coordinate with reporting managers for interview scheduling and feedback.Provide regular updates on open positions, candidate pipelines, and recruitment status.Recruitment Reporting & MISMaintain accurate recruitment data and candidate records.Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment reports.Track KPIs such as:Open positionsProfiles sourcedInterviews scheduledInterviews completedOffers releasedOffer acceptanceJoining ratioTime-to-hireCost per hireRecruitment team productivityEmployer BrandingSupport employer branding initiatives across job portals and social media.Improve job descriptions, recruitment communication, and candidate experience.Build a strong talent network for future hiring requirements.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.MBA/PG qualification in HR will be an advantage.Required Experience & Skills5–8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment / HR Recruitment.Strong experience handling end-to-end recruitment.Experience managing or mentoring recruitment teams.Strong sourcing and candidate screening skills.Good knowledge of job portals, LinkedIn, recruitment databases, and social media hiring.Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to handle multiple positions and hiring requirements simultaneously.Strong follow-up and stakeholder management skills.Good analytical and reporting skills.Target-oriented and deadline-driven approach.Ability to work independently and take ownership of recruitment outcomes.Preferred ExperienceExperience recruiting for multiple functions such as:Software / ITSales & Business DevelopmentDigital MarketingAcademic / EducationResearch / OperationsFinance & AdministrationManagement-level positionsKey Performance IndicatorsPosition closure within target timelinesQuality of candidates shortlistedInterview-to-selection ratioOffer-to-joining ratioTime-to-hireRecruitment team productivityCandidate pipeline strengthHiring manager satisfactionEmployee retention and joining qualityWhy Join Us?Opportunity to manage recruitment across multiple business verticals.Leadership role with direct interaction with management.Opportunity to build and develop a recruitment team.Exposure to diverse technical, sales, academic, and business functions.Growth-oriented and performance-driven work environment.

Location: Madurai, Tamil NaduJob Type: Full-time | On-site