Deputy General Manager Talent Acquisition (TA Lead)

Deputy General Manager Talent Acquisition (TA Lead) Department: Human Resources Location: Noida Experience: 12 15 Years Business Unit: Avaada Energy Pvt. Ltd. About Avaada Energy Avaada Energy is the flagship entity of the Avaada Group, spearheading India s shift to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. With a robust presence across solar energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable infrastructure, we are committed to innovation, scalability, and creating large-scale impact through renewable energy solutions. Role Overview We are looking for a strategic and seasoned Talent Acquisition (TA) Leader to head our recruitment function at the Deputy General Manager level. This is a critical leadership role responsible for defining, driving, and scaling recruitment strategies that align with Avaada Energy s aggressive growth plans. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in project-based hiring, corporate and leadership recruitment, and a deep understanding of the renewable energy landscape. This is a high-impact role with direct engagement across CXOs, business heads, and project teams. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning Develop and execute annual and quarterly manpower plans aligned with the organization s strategic goals. Forecast and manage hiring needs across corporate, site, and EPC functions including engineering, procurement, project management, regulatory, and finance. Build strong talent pipelines for permanent, contractual, and niche technical roles. Conduct competitive benchmarking and track industry hiring trends to proactively identify top talent. Partner with business heads and HRBPs to define workforce metrics and priorities. Leadership Hiring & Stakeholder Management Act as the single point of contact for all recruitment activities across Avaada Energy. Partner with CXOs and senior leadership to drive closure of critical and executive-level roles. Provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders on hiring best practices, diversity goals, and talent market competitiveness. Process Excellence & Recruitment Operations Oversee end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: job requisition, sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding transition. Ensure all job postings are up to date across internal systems (Darwinbox, career portal). Establish and track key recruitment SLAs, conversion metrics, and candidate experience benchmarks. Maintain full compliance with company policies, background verification standards, and DEI guidelines. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead and mentor a high-performing team of recruiters and coordinators across corporate and site locations. Set team KRAs and performance goals, foster a culture of collaboration, and encourage continuous learning. Upskill the TA team in digital hiring tools, AI-enabled recruitment, and employer branding practices. Employer Branding & Campus Hiring Drive campus recruitment for engineering graduates (GETs), diploma trainees, and interns. Collaborate with branding teams to run targeted talent campaigns (job fairs, social media, referral drives). Forge strategic partnerships with placement cells, training platforms, and third-party hiring agencies. Recruitment Analytics & Reporting Publish weekly/monthly dashboards and hiring reports for leadership and board updates. Track and analyze key metrics: TAT, source mix, offer-to-join ratio, cost-per-hire, early attrition, etc. Maintain a centralized repository of interview questions and assessment tools to support standardization and process automation. Ensure recruitment ROI through productivity tracking and continuous process optimization. Required Qualifications & Skills 12 15 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in large-scale hiring within EPC, Energy, Infrastructure, or Engineering domains is preferred. Strong track record of executive hiring, project-based recruitment, and talent strategy development. Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with experience working with CXO-level executives. Proficient in ATS platforms (preferably Darwinbox), MS Office, and data-driven recruitment analytics. Demonstrated ability to lead and build high-performing teams. Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/PGDM preferred). Opportunity to lead TA for one of India s most ambitious clean energy organizations. High-impact role with exposure to leadership and strategic workforce planning. Collaborative work environment driven by innovation, sustainability, and purpose. Freedom to drive initiatives, build scalable systems, and shape Avaada s future talent landscape. Qualification : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/PGDM preferred)