Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Company Description Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd. (AFPL), established in 2009, is among Indias top ten NBFC-MFIs, with a strong focus on financial inclusion for underserved communities. Originating from Peoples Forum, an NGO working for the welfare of unserved sections of society, AFPL has grown from microfinance initiatives in rural Odisha into a regulated NBFC-MFI registered with the Reserve Bank of India. The organization provides need-based financial services at clients doorsteps, particularly in areas where formal financial institutions are less present. Beyond credit, Annapurna Finance supports entrepreneurial development through financial and technical assistance, continually innovating products and delivery mechanisms to address varied customer life cycle needs in microcredit. Team members join a mission-driven organization committed to sustainable growth and social impact. Role Description The Senior Manager Talent Acquisition is a full-time, on-site role based in Bhubaneswar, responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment activities across the organization. This role oversees full-life cycle recruiting, including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding for diverse roles in microfinance and support functions. The Senior Manager drives hiring strategies in collaboration with business leaders, ensuring talent needs are met within defined timelines and budgets. A key responsibility is strengthening employer branding through targeted initiatives, candidate experience management, and partnerships with universities and industry networks. The role also involves mentoring the recruitment team, implementing recruitment best practices and tools, tracking key metrics, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory guidelines. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong full-life cycle recruiting and recruiting skills, with experience managing end-to-end hiring processes for multiple role types. Candidates should possess expertise in hiring and interviewing, including competency-based assessment, structured interviews, and stakeholder management during selection. Candidates should possess employer branding skills, including developing branding strategies, enhancing candidate experience, and promoting the organization in relevant talent markets. Demonstrated experience in leading recruitment teams or managing large-scale hiring programs, preferably in financial services, microfinance, or impact-focused organizations. Strong communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Proficiency in using ATS platforms, HRIS tools, and data-driven recruitment analytics to track and improve key hiring metrics. Ability to work on-site in Bhubaneswar, with openness to travel to branch locations and partner institutions as needed. Relevant academic background in Human Resources, Business, or related fields; a postgraduate degree or professional HR certification is an advantage. .