Manager, Talent Acquisition

Overview:

iCIMS is seeking a dynamic Manager, Talent Acquisition, to lead our talent acquisition team and efforts in Hyderabad. This is a critical role responsible for executing on our global recruitment strategy while ensuring high operational standards and data integrity. This leader will be a primary point of contact for hiring managers and senior leaders as we attract, assess, engage and hire candidates across multiple talent segments and lines of business. The ideal candidate will be a strong people manager and collaborative global partner who drives the right business outcomes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role will report to the global Director of Talent Acquisition.

About Us:

When you join iCIMS, you join the team helping global companies transform business and the world through the power of talent. Our customers do amazing things: design rocket ships, create vaccines, deliver consumer goods globally, overnight, with a smile. As the Talent Cloud company, we empower these organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent. We’re passionate about helping companies build a diverse, winning workforce and about building our home team. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven, and innovative work environment where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing recruitment team; instilling discipline around ATS usage, data accuracy and delivery of consultative hiring manager and candidate experiences.
  
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers while driving alignment in support of an excellent recruitment experience.
  
• Translate strategic direction from the Director of Talent Acquisition into executable recruiting initiatives and process improvements.
  
• Ensure timely and consistent delivery of key hiring metrics, proactively identifying trends and opportunities to optimize recruiting performance.
  
• Champion best practices in recruitment, compliance, and reporting, helping to mature our talent acquisition operations in India.
  
• Understand and anticipate local market trends to the region; incorporate insights into sourcing and selection strategies.
  
• Communicate, measure and provide feedback on performance goals across the India Talent Acquisition team while providing coaching to promote engagement, growth and retention.
  
• Proactively attract and engage diverse talent in hiring, pipeline/talent community building efforts
  
• Enhance our employer brand in India through effective recruitment marketing strategies and tools
  
• Roll out specialized sourcing strategies and operational cadence to proactively build candidate pipelines to meet evolving business needs.
  
• Participate in employment events, such as career fairs, meet ups, and on-campus university recruitment to establish and promote a strong employer brand across diverse populations and cultures.
  
• Collaborate across the Talent team on various programs and initiatives.
  
• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements.
  
• Conduct business with integrity consistent with iCIMS values, policies and procedures
  

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition with 3+ years successfully leading recruitment teams in a Technology or SaaS environment.
  
• In-depth knowledge of ATS platforms required, including hands-on experience managing and enforcing recruitment workflows; previous experience using iCIMS is a plus.
  
• Proven track record as a hands-on people leader with a proven ability to manage performance, set standards, and drive team accountability.
  
• Highly organized and execution-focused, with experience operationalizing recruitment strategies and delivering results.
  
• Exceptional client relationship and consultative, influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels including business and HR leaders.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey ideas and recommendations clearly and confidently.
  
• Demonstrated business and analytical acumen, use of talent metrics to optimize recruitment effectiveness.
  
• Strong project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail, people, systems and processes.
  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
  
• Adapts to change, learns quickly, and understands how internal and external factors impact decisions.
  
• Maintains strict confidentiality and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive information.
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor�s degree in human resources or a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  

EEO Statement:

iCIMS is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at iCIMS. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you’d like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@icims.com.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive health and wellness benefits include medical insurance (employee and dependent family members), personal accident and group term life insurance, bonding and parental leave, lifestyle spending account reimbursements, wellness services offerings, sick and casual/emergency days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, retirals (PF - employer contribution) and gratuity. Benefits and eligibility may vary by location, role, and tenure. Learn more here: https://careers.icims.com/benefits