Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​ OVERVIEW This role will ensure that General Mills is positioned to attract, source and recruit the best talent, both internally and externally. The role will be responsible to partner in developing best-in-class recruitment strategies and seamlessly executing them for the organisation. This role will play a critical role in ensuring we attract and hire top-tier talent to support our company's growth and objectives. This role will be responsible for the full talent acquisition life cycle and will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to meet the evolving needs of our organization. This will involve to work closely with hiring managers and play a key role in building a high performing and diverse workforce. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Own & manage the entire recruitment process from attracting talent to onboarding talent for internal & external hiring. Partner with Leader/s and Hiring Managers to manage short-term & long-term requirements. Design and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent across functions and levels. Responsible for the entire gamut of hiring including Volume Hiring, Niche Hiring, Diversity & Inclusion, Market intelligence & insights etc as per the business needs. Ensure effective & optimal utilization of recruitment systems and tools (e.g., ATS, CRM). Actively promote Company Employer Brand through various channels like Job Boards, other Social Media channels. Ensure to deliver remarkable candidate experience by managing communications and expectations throughout the recruitment journey. Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines using a variety of sourcing channels including social media (LinkedIn), Job Board searches, Networking, and talent pools. Drive process improvements & ideas that drive business impact. Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and internal policies throughout the hiring process as per applicability. While being a team player also mentor sourcers, others in team and support knowledge sharing within the team. Accountable for delivering, tracking and analyzing recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source of hire, quality of hire etc). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree (Full time from accredited institution) is mandatory. Master's degree with major in HR is preferred. Experience: 8–10 years of experience, with at least 5+ years in recruitment or talent acquisition (agency and in-house preferred). Skills Required: Proven ability to hire across a variety of roles including niche and senior positions. Proficiency with ATS (e.g., iCIMS) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, etc). Strong knowledge of recruitment metrics, market trends, and talent intelligence. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong prioritization and time-management skills with a results-oriented, analytical mindset. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Recruitment experience in a specific industry or domain (e.g., tech, finance, healthcare, manufacturing). Experience in both technology and non-technology hiring. Professional certifications in HR or recruitment (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, CIR). Exposure to diversity hiring practices and global recruitment. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.