Lead - Talent Acquisition - BFS

Lead - Talent Acquisition (SM Level) Location: Gurgaon, Delhi Role Purpose: The Lead - Talent Acquisition will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment strategy and execution across corporate, sales, operations, credit, collections, technology, and support functions. The role will partner closely with business leaders to attract, assess, and onboard high-quality talent while ensuring a superior candidate experience and alignment with organizational growth objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business growth plans. - Build robust sourcing channels to attract quality talent across levels and functions. - Create workforce hiring plans in partnership with business leaders and HRBPs. - Develop talent pipelines for critical and niche positions. - Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower requisition to onboarding. - Handle hiring for Sales, Credit, Collections, Operations, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Corporate Functions. - Ensure timely closure of positions within agreed service levels. - Conduct competency-based interviews and candidate assessments. - Drive campus, lateral, and referral hiring initiatives. - Partner with business heads to understand workforce requirements and hiring priorities. - Act as a trusted advisor on talent availability, compensation trends, and hiring strategies. - Provide regular recruitment progress updates and market intelligence to stakeholders. - Strengthen employer brand through social media, job portals, professional networks, and industry forums. - Drive employee referral programs and recruitment marketing initiatives. - Partner with marketing and communication teams to enhance the employer value proposition (EVP). - Track and report key recruitment metrics. - Prepare monthly recruitment dashboards and MIS reports. - Manage recruitment consultants, staffing partners, and job portal vendors. - Negotiate vendor agreements and ensure service quality. - Monitor agency performance against predefined KPIs. - Ensure seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey. - Manage offer rollouts, salary negotiations, and joining formalities. - Coordinate with HR Operations for smooth onboarding and induction. - Ensure adherence to recruitment policies and approval processes. - Maintain recruitment documentation and audit readiness. - Promote fair, diverse, and inclusive hiring practices. Qualifications & Exp: - Full time MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related discipline from a reputed institute. - Certifications in Talent Acquisition, Assessment, Employer Branding, or HR Analytics preferred. - 8-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Team Management role. - Prior experience in Housing Finance, NBFC, Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or Retail Lending sectors preferred. - Proven track record in volume hiring, leadership hiring, and business partnering and have worked on Success Factor.