HR Manager - TA, India

Role Summary:

Our client partner is seeking an HR Manager – Talent Acquisition to drive their rapid scale-up in India. This role is the "engine" of the organization's growth, responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of attracting, hiring, and fully onboarding high-performing sales and field teams in the Pharma/Healthcare sector.

As the primary architect of the "front-end" employee experience, you will build a scalable recruitment machine that ensures every new joiner in India is culturally aligned, operationally ready, and mission-driven from day one.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Talent Acquisition (India Focus):

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for the India market, focusing on scaling sales and field operations in Mumbai.
• Target, headhunt, and convert sales representatives and field leads specifically within the Pharma or Healthcare sectors.
• Partner with the India Head and Chief Access Officer to build a sustainable talent pipeline for rapid expansion.
• Standardize recruitment workflows to ensure compliance with local labor practices and global brand standards.

2. End-to-End Onboarding & Integration:

• Manage all administrative onboarding, including contract generation, background checks, and documentation in coordination with Finance.
• Act as the 90-day guide for new hires, ensuring they are integrated into the company's tools, culture, and social impact goals.
• Monitor early-stage engagement metrics to ensure successful long-term retention.

3. Employer Branding & Storytelling:

• Lead recruitment campaigns that highlight the organization's mission and social impact to attract "mission-first" talent.
• Strengthen the employer brand in India through active storytelling and a consistent LinkedIn presence.
• Maintain recruitment tools and ATS systems to ensure a transparent, data-driven candidate experience.

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of progressive recruitment experience, with a proven track record of directly managing the hiring of sales reps in Indian Pharma/Healthcare.
• Expertise in managing the onboarding process, including contract management and cultural orientation.
• Proven ability to headhunt talent through networks and active searching rather than relying on agencies.
• Confident engaging with field-level staff and global CXO leadership alike.
• A "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude ready for a high-intensity, scale-up environment.