Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

Associate Director Department None Job Description Associate Director- Talent Acquisition Job Description We are seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director – Talent Acquisition to lead the hiring for two of our businesses. The incumbent will partner with business leaders, HR, and executive stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality talent outcomes that align with CRISIL’s growth and transformation agenda. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruiters and Coordinators. • Drive performance, capability-building, and continuous improvement within the team. • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and accountability across the team. Strategic Talent Acquisition • Define and execute hiring strategies for senior and critical roles Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership • Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, providing talent insights, hiring strategies, and market intelligence. • Build strong relationships with HRBPs, compensation teams, and external partners to enable seamless execution. Process, Technology & Metrics • Continuously optimize recruitment processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and candidate experience. • Leverage ATS for effective decision-making. • Drive data-backed hiring strategies by tracking key metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, diversity representation). Employer Branding & Candidate Experience • Enhance CRISIL’s employer brand by driving initiatives that position the firm as a preferred employer. • Ensure a high-touch, consistent candidate experience Qualifications & Experience: • 13+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 4+ years in a leadership or people management role. • Demonstrated success in managing leadership hiring mandates (AD and above). • Strong experience in stakeholder management, talent advisory, and influencing senior business leaders. • Proven capability in building and leading high-performing TA teams. • Expertise in recruitment analytics, employer branding, and candidate experience. • Hands-on knowledge of ATS and recruitment tools; ability to drive data-backed hiring. Open Positions 1 Mandatory Skills Talent Acquisition Education Qualification post graduate Experience 13 to 17 years