Manager, Talent Acquisition

About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard’s India Office

Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.  

Role Summary

The Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the organization attracts and hires top talent. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, implementing effective recruitment strategies, and optimizing talent acquisition practices. The manager will oversee a team, providing training and guidance to ensure a high-performing recruitment function. Additionally, the role includes market analysis, process improvement, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.

Core Responsibilities

1. Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

2. Lead and oversee the recruitment process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and best practices in talent acquisition.
3. Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
4. Source potential candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks.
5. Plan and execute interview and selection processes, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews.
6. Develop job descriptions and interview questions that align with each position’s requirements and business objectives.
7. Analyze labor market trends and internal turnover data to refine recruitment strategies and improve hiring outcomes.
8. Supervise and mentor recruitment staff, providing training and performance evaluations to support professional growth.
9. Ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and company guidelines in all hiring activities.
10. Drive employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality candidates and enhance the organization's market presence.
11. Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives related to talent acquisition.
 

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience, with at least 5 years in recruiting. 
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of hiring best practices, workforce planning and employer branding.
• Experience in managing recruitment operations, compliance and onboarding processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR analytics tools.
• Ability to drive strategic recruitment initiatives, diversity hiring and process improvements.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard’s India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to you 

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life: 

Financial wellness 
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs. 

Physical wellness 
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness. 

Personal wellness 
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life. 

How we work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (crew members), designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.