Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Job Summary

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition will lead the end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy and delivery for Medline India. This role will drive workforce planning, hiring excellence, and talent advisory for a fast-growing GCC environment, while building scalable, data-driven, and future-ready hiring practices aligned with business and global priorities.

Job Description

About Medline

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., the company employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.

Medline India

Medline India was established in 2010 in Pune as Global Capability Center to support Medline, headquartered in Illinois, USA. Over the years, it has grown into a 1,800+ strong team of technology, finance, and business support professionals who contribute to Medline’s global mission: to make healthcare run better. Medline India offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment with ample opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow. With a highly engaged and empowered team, Medline India plays a vital role in driving business excellence and supporting healthcare systems across the globe.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition will lead the end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy and delivery for Medline India. This role will drive workforce planning, hiring excellence, and talent advisory for a fast-growing GCC environment, while building scalable, data-driven, and future-ready hiring practices aligned with business and global priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive short- and long-term Talent Acquisition strategy aligned to business growth plans.
• Build strategic workforce hiring plans based on demand forecasting (skills and headcount).
• Partner with HR and business leaders on talent planning and resourcing strategies.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, skills, and hiring feasibility to guide business decisions.
• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on hiring strategy, talent availability, and market trends.
• Partner with leadership on succession pipelines for critical roles and long-term talent planning.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across business and HR stakeholders to deliver a seamless hiring experience.
• Design and optimize multi-channel sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent at optimal cost.
• Build and manage strong external partnerships (vendors, agencies, job boards, institutes, and talent platforms).
• Lead employer branding initiatives through recruitment campaigns, events, and campus engagement.
• Develop and strengthen campus, university, and industry partnerships to build sustainable talent pipelines.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment delivery across lateral, campus, and niche hiring.
• Establish robust selection frameworks, assessment methodologies, and quality-of-hire standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Ensure seamless onboarding experience in partnership with HR operations.
• Drive a data-led Talent Acquisition function using analytics, dashboards, and insights.
• Leverage tools and technologies (AI/ML, analytics platforms) to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Monitor key TA metrics (quality, speed, cost, diversity) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish scalable, standardized, and efficient hiring processes across business units.
• Lead design and execution of TA programs (diversity hiring, employee referrals, internal job postings, campus hiring).
• Drive innovation in hiring practices leveraging market trends and best practices.
• Manage recruitment budgets and optimize cost efficiency.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Drive capability building within the TA team to evolve from fulfillment to strategic talent advisory.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Work Experience & Required Skills:

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with strong exposure to technology/product organizations and GCC environments.
• Proven experience in leading Talent Acquisition teams and delivering at scale in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated success in building and executing TA strategies aligned with business and market realities.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and influencing senior business leaders.
• Deep expertise in sourcing strategies, talent market intelligence, and hiring analytics.
• Experience in campus hiring, early talent programs, and building external talent ecosystems.
• Proven track record in vendor management and driving cost-effective hiring solutions.
• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision-making and reporting.
• Ability to drive transformation from transactional hiring to strategic talent advisory.

Educational Qualification:

• MBA / Master’s degree with specialization in HR or Management.

About Medline India:
Medline India was setup in 2010 in Pune, primarily as an offshore Development centre and to augment resources for Medline Industries LP headquartered in Chicago, USA. We are a 1500+ strong and growing team of technology, finance & and business support professionals who support our businesses worldwide towards a mission to make healthcare run better. We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by the Great Place to Work Institute® (India) for the duration May 2023 – May 2024. 
We are an organization with a conducive work environment, ample opportunities to learn, contribute and grow with a highly empowered & engaged team. We encourage our people to share their best ideas and create new opportunities for our customers and ourselves to work together to solve today’s toughest healthcare challenges.
About Medline Industries, LP:
Established in 1966, Medline Industries LP is a renowned global healthcare organization boasting 56 years of consecutive sales growth, exceeding $21 billion in annual sales. With a workforce of over 36,000 professionals spread across the globe, we operate in more than 125 countries and territories. As the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the United States, Medline is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive products, education, and support across the continuum of care.
At present, Medline Industries, LP holds the esteemed position as the #1 market leader, delivering an extensive portfolio of over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions. Our clientele includes hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centres, physician offices, home care agencies, providers, and retailers. We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the Chicago Tribune has consistently named us a Top Workplace for the past 12 years.