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Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition - Working Professionals


Company : upGrad


Location : Bangalore, Karnataka


Created : 2026-02-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About Us upGrad is an online education platform building the careers of tomorrow by offering the mostindustry-relevant programs in an immersive learning experience. Our mission is to create a newdigital-first learning experience to deliver tangible career impact to individuals at scale. upGradcurrently offers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Management, DigitalMarketing, and Entrepreneurship, etc. upGrad is looking for people passionate aboutmanagement and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to staysharp and stay relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.upGrad was awarded the Best Tech for Education by IAMAI for 2018-19upGrad was also ranked as one of the LinkedIn Top Startups 2018: The 25 most sought-after startups in IndiaupGrad was earlier selected as one of the top ten most innovative companies in India by FastCompany.We were also covered by the Financial Times along with other disruptors in Ed-TechupGrad is the official education partner for Government of India - Startup IndiaprogramOur program with IIIT B has been ranked #1 program in the country in the domain ofArtificial Intelligence and Machine LearningBusiness Unit: upGrad – Higher EducationKey ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end recruitment for both sales and non-sales roles across multiple levelsPartner with hiring managers to understand manpower needs, role requirements, and hiring timelinesDesign and execute effective sourcing strategies using job portals, employee referrals, social media, and professional networksHandle bulk and lateral hiring requirements efficientlyScreen and shortlist candidates; coordinate and schedule interviews with internal stakeholdersDrive offer management, including offer rollouts, salary negotiations, and ensuring successful joining closuresTrack and maintain recruitment metrics, MIS reports, and hiring dashboardsBuild and nurture a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needsEnsure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycleContribute to employer branding initiatives and continuous improvement of recruitment processesRequired Skills & QualificationsGraduate / Post Graduate in any discipline5–6 years of hands-on recruitment experienceMandatory experience in both sales and non-sales hiringProven exposure to bulk and lateral hiringStrong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle and advanced sourcing techniquesExcellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environmentProficient in using job portals and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Immediate to short notice period preferredWork from office