Founding Talent Acquisition Manager, India GCC/Captive Center

The Opportunity

As the Talent Acquisition Manager for our India GCC/Captive Center, you will be the founding architect of our talent engine. You will be responsible for building the recruitment function from the ground up, establishing our employer brand in the competitive GCC landscape, and partnering with global leaders to hire top-tier talent. This is a critical, hands-on leadership role with direct impact on our center's success and growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

1. GCC Strategy & Setup:

• Develop and execute the comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for establishing and scaling the India GCC/captive center.
• Design and implement end-to-end recruitment processes, ATS setup, and employer branding strategy tailored for the GCC environment.
• Build a high-performing, scalable TA team to support rapid growth across multiple functions (Technology, Analytics, Shared Services, etc.).
• Provide strategic insights to global stakeholders on India talent market dynamics, compensation benchmarks, and hiring feasibility.

2. Business Partnership & Global Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary TA advisor and partner to global hiring managers and India center leadership.
• Bridge global role requirements with local market talent availability, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Drive workforce planning for the center, forecasting talent needs for new capabilities and teams.

3. Full-Cycle Recruitment for Critical Roles:

• Lead hiring for leadership, niche skill, and high-volume roles across the GCC's scope (e.g., Software Engineers, Data Scientists, DevOps, Finance, HR).
• Ensure a rigorous, global-standard evaluation process that assesses for both technical excellence and cultural fit with the parent organization.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a core component of the center's foundation.

4. GCC Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline:

• Position our GCC as an employer of choice within the competitive India GCC/captive ecosystem.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies, tapping into talent pools from other GCCs, tech product companies, and consulting firms.
• Build and nurture relationships with premier engineering schools, business schools, and specialized institutes for campus hiring.

5. Candidate Experience & Global Compliance:

• Own and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our global brand values.
• Manage complex offer negotiations, ensuring alignment with both global compensation frameworks and local market competitiveness.
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with Indian labor laws and global corporate governance standards.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have:

• 15+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 5+ years in a managerial/leadership role within a GCC/Captive Center or a large MNC setting in India.
• Proven track record of building and scaling recruitment functions for a GCC, R&D center, or captive unit from early stages (50 to 500+ headcount).
• Deep expertise in hiring for technology and knowledge-based roles (e.g., Engineering, Data, Cloud, Product, Digital).
• Demonstrated experience in managing and aligning expectations with global stakeholders (US, EMEA, APAC).
• Strong command over GCC-specific talent pools, compensation benchmarks, and competitive positioning.
• Excellent data-driven storytelling skills to report on hiring progress and market insights to senior leadership.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in establishing Center of Excellence (COE) hiring (e.g., AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Cloud).
• Campus recruitment strategy development for a GCC.
• Familiarity with global mobility and relocation processes.
• Relevant HR/TA certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI).