LEAD Talent Acquisition

About Us

We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results.  If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced LEAD Talent Acquisition to lead our talent strategy, drive innovative recruitment initiatives, and build a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in shaping our organizational culture by sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent aligned with our business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Talent Strategy Development:

•Design and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to support business growth and long-term organizational needs.

•Forecast hiring needs based on business goals and market trends.

2.Leadership and Team Management:

•Lead, mentor, and manage the talent acquisition team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.

•Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor and improve team efficiency.

3.Recruitment Process Optimization:

•Develop streamlined, candidate-centric hiring processes to enhance the candidate experience.

•Leverage technology and analytics to optimize recruitment efforts and ensure data-driven decision-making.

4.Diversity and Inclusion:

•Drive initiatives to ensure diverse and inclusive hiring practices.

•Partner with business leaders to build a workforce reflective of organizational values.

5.Employer Branding:

•Collaborate with marketing and HR teams to strengthen employer brand visibility.

•Position the company as an employer of choice through targeted campaigns and engagement activities.

6.Stakeholder Collaboration:

•Partner with senior leadership to understand workforce needs and align hiring strategies with business priorities.

•Build relationships with external recruitment agencies, universities, and industry networks.

7.Market Intelligence:

•Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices.

•Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership on talent trends and challenges.

Qualifications:

•Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

•Proven experience (10+ years) in talent acquisition, with at least years in a leadership role.

•Strong understanding of recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and analytics.

•Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.

•Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

•Experience driving diversity and inclusion initiatives in hiring practices.

Preferred Skills:

•Knowledge of employer branding strategies.

•Expertise in global talent acquisition and cross-cultural recruitment.

•Familiarity with workforce planning and organizational design.

What We Offer

We understand the important balance between work and life, fun and professionalism, and corporation verse community. We strive to support your career aspirations and provide the benefits you need to live a more fulfilling life.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU.  We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

All these things are just a small way to show our employees that we recognize their value, we understand what is important to them, and we reward their contributions.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at careers.india@mcmcg.com.