Job Description

Position:

Manager / Lead Talent Acquisition

Team:

Human Resources

Reporting to:

Senior Lead, Human Resources

Location:

Delhi

Experience Range:

5 9 years

About Central Square Foundation

Established in 2012, Central Square Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit organisation working to improve learning outcomes for school-going children across India through systemic reforms. Our work spans innovation, policy, and practice, with a strategic emphasis on

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)

. We partner with 11 state governments to drive large-scale FLN missions, and invest in

Early Childhood Education

,

School Governance

, and the

integration of EdTech and AI

to transform classroom and at-home learning.


Learn more about us here: [https://www.centralsquarefoundation.org/]

About the Talent Acquisition Function

At CSF,

Talent Acquisition

is not just about filling rolesits about shaping the future of education reform in India by bringing in the right people. Our TA efforts are central to CSFs mission and are designed to be high-touch, mission-aligned, and deeply strategic. We are focused on building a strong employer brand, delivering a seamless candidate experience, and continuously enhancing our hiring capabilities to attract top talent from across sectorseducation, policy, tech, and social impact.

Position Summary

We are looking for an exceptional

Talent Acquisition professional

to lead strategic hiring initiatives across CSF. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes pride in building high-performing teams, and brings both strategic thinking and operational rigour to the table.


In addition to owning end-to-end recruitment, you will collaborate with stakeholders to define hiring priorities, improve process efficiency, and elevate the overall candidate experience. You will also engage with other HR verticalsonboarding, HRIS, compliance, and employee experienceto ensure a seamless journey from offer to onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution

Design and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with CSFs mission and future growth. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, define role requirements, and co-create recruitment plans. Lead full-cycle hiringfrom workforce planning, sourcing, screening, and interviewing to selection, offer management, and closure. Use innovative sourcing techniques and diverse hiring channels to build a strong pipeline of talent from across sectors. Implement structured interview processes, ensuring rigour and alignment with CSFs values and competencies. Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, source effectiveness, offer-to-join ratios, etc.) to drive insights and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Candidate Experience

Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, helping them make informed hiring decisions. Own the candidate experience end-to-endensuring timely communication, transparency, and a strong employer brand at every stage. Represent CSF in external forums and build networks within the social impact and education talent ecosystems.

TA Operations & HR Collaboration

Collaborate with HR Operations for seamless onboarding, documentation, and payroll readiness. Maintain accurate data on our HRIS (Manatal) to ensure clean recruitment records and analytics. Support initiatives like employer branding, inclusion in hiring, and capability building for interviewers.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; a Masters is a plus. You bring 6+ years of progressive experience in

Talent Acquisition

, ideally with exposure to both corporate and social sector hiring. You have experience managing complex hiring mandates independently and are confident partnering with senior leaders. You bring strong communication and influencing skills, and can align multiple stakeholders with empathy and data. You thrive in dynamic, ambiguous environments and are constantly looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes. Youre deeply organised, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellence at every stage of the hiring funnel. You care about mission-driven work and are excited to help build teams that are transforming education in India.

CSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgroundsregardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.