Job Description

Department: Human Resources
Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai (5 minutes from the station)
Work Mode: 100% Work from Office
Work Timings: 10:15 AM - 7:15 PM
Working Days: Monday - Friday (1st & 3rd Saturdays working; 2nd, 4th & 5th Saturdays off)
Reports to: Associate Director - HR
About IIDE
IIDE is Asia's most trusted digital marketing institute, offering government-recognised online, offline, and postgraduate programs. We empower students, graduates, and working professionals to transform their careers and stay future-ready in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
About the Role
As the Talent Acquisition & Management Lead at IIDE's Mumbai office, you'll play a pivotal role in driving recruitment strategy while also overseeing talent management and core HR operations.
You'll lead a team of recruiters to execute high-volume and strategic hiring, collaborate with department heads to forecast workforce needs, and ensure smooth onboarding and employee engagement initiatives. This is a leadership role that combines strategic hiring, people management, and operational excellence to strengthen IIDE's growing talent ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition
Lead and own the full recruitment lifecycle across departments -- from sourcing to onboarding.
Develop and implement strategies for bulk, niche, and leadership hiring.
Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing.
Mentor and manage a team of 3-5 recruiters to meet the monthly hiring targets.
Partner with functional heads to forecast manpower needs and align hiring priorities.
Ensure efficient interview coordination, timely communication, and a stellar candidate experience.
Manage job postings across Naukri, LinkedIn, Internshala, and other platforms.
Oversee background verification, offer management, and joining formalities for all hires.
Track, analyze, and present recruitment metrics to leadership to improve turnaround and efficiency.
2. Talent Management & HR Operations
Collaborate with the HR Head on employee engagement initiatives and retention programs.
Oversee onboarding experiences for new hires to ensure seamless cultural integration.
Support performance management cycles, appraisal documentation, and goal-setting exercises.
Maintain and update HR data, trackers, and MIS reports for accuracy and compliance.
Partner with team leads to address workforce challenges, improve employee satisfaction, and support career development efforts.
Drive small-scale learning initiatives and internal communication efforts related to HR processes.
Requirements
Requirements
Must-Have
Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Human Resources or related field.
4-5 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, including team leadership.
Excellent communication, people management, and stakeholder-handling skills.
Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Google Suite and recruitment reporting.
Should Have
Exposure to bulk hiring, talent management, and HR operations.
Experience in fast-paced or high-growth organizations.
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Passion for mentoring team members and driving process improvements.
Nice to Have
Prior experience in education, training, or recruitment consulting.
Certifications in Talent Management, HR Analytics, or Employer Branding.

Skills Required