Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

Manager Department None Job Description Manager- Talent Acquisition Job Description We are seeking an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Leader to lead the hiring for one the sub division. 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.. • 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: • 12+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3+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 12 to 15 years