Job Details:
1. Title : General Manager – Talent Sourcing
2. Function : Business Operations
3. Direct Reporting to : Chief Operating Officer
4. Direct Report count : 10+ & evolving
5. Direct Reports role : State Sourcing Leads / Corporate resources
6. Location : Noida
The Role:
The General Manager – Talent Sourcing shall be responsible to create the strategy & ensure execution of the sourcing actions at a national level. The two key responsibilities will include:
a. Source candidates for our clients, primarily Blue & Grey collar roles across the country.
b.Placement of Vision India Skill certified trainees at our clients & other industries across the local regions.
The incumbent should be adept at identifying the talent sources across the country to ensure an exceptionally broad candidate pipeline. The incumbent shall create a roadmap & ensure delivery to the target catchments by building strong working relationships with Institutional & Individual entities, on a meaningful basis.
The incumbent must bring along strong credentials of having a stable career trail, long term relationship management with stakeholders on a similar role. Strong collaboration skill with external & internal stakeholders including cross functional teams would be essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement a centralized talent sourcing strategy for both skill development programs and staffing services across multiple states/regions including placement of Vision India Skill trainees in a structured manner.
2. Coordination: Work closely with State Sourcing Managers to align local sourcing efforts with overall organizational goals, ensuring consistent processes and standards across all locations.
3. Talent Pipeline Management: Drive high-volume candidate sourcing and mobilization initiatives to meet enrollment targets for skill development courses and placement targets for staffing needs.
4. Process Improvement: Establish and refine standard operating procedures for candidateoutreach, screening, and engagement (for example, community outreach and online sourcing) to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
5. Partnerships & Outreach: Build partnerships with training institutions, colleges, community organizations, job portals, and other channels to expand the candidate pipeline for both skilling programs and job openings.
6. Data & Reporting: Monitor key sourcing metrics and KPIs, and prepare regular reports on sourcing performance. Use data insights to adjust strategies and support continuous improvement in sourcing effectiveness.
7. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide State Sourcing Managers and their teams, providing training, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative approach to achieve targets.
8. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Skill, Staffing, Business HR, training program managers, placement/recruitment teams, and operations) to forecast talent needs and ensure a smooth handoff from sourcing to training enrollment or hiring.
The Ideal Experience:
The ideal incumbent must have managed the sourcing role at the national level, preferably for a staffing & employment venture, must have a clear understanding of the on ground complexities across geographies. The ideal incumbent must have demonstrated record of managing remote teams, aligning their actions thru a scorecard and ensure the success of the business thru the sourcing lever. Having complete control of all the revenue & expense lines, a keen understanding of the financials and with strong collaboration skills in a matrix organization would be ideal. The incumbent must have had a strong track record of delivering success stories in the career to demonstrate the right to win.
Education
A Master’s degree in Business Management is preferable, to build up on the competence required, as above.