Talent Acquisition Manager - Karunya

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences is looking for an experienced and dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment function and strengthen our employer brand. If you are passionate about identifying exceptional talent and building high-performing teams in the higher education sector, we would love to hear from you.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for academic, administrative, and technical positions.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive manpower planning in collaboration with department heads.
• Lead campus hiring initiatives and build strong relationships with educational institutions.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate the selection process for quality hiring.
• Strengthen employer branding and improve candidate experience.
• Develop talent pipelines through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and ensure timely closures.
• Maintain recruitment metrics, reports, and compliance using HR systems.

• MBA in Human Resources (HR) or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Strong expertise in manpower planning, candidate sourcing, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in campus recruitment and employer branding initiatives.
• Proficiency in HRMS, recruitment tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience in recruiting for higher education institutions will be preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Strategic thinking with a results-driven approach.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple hiring requirements simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Passion for attracting and hiring top talent.