Talent & Development Specialist needed in an Education Group in Hyderabad - ( Job ID - 22159)

The Talent & Development Specialist plays a pivotal role in strengthening our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), attracting top academic and non-academic talent to our schools, building strong talent pipelines, and enhancing employee engagement and retention. This role focuses on partnering with our schools to ensure they are staffed with highly capable, motivated individuals who embody our mission and values, while also implementing strategies to maximize talent potential and support performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Attraction & EVP

• Design and promote a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that reflects our mission, values, and commitment to education excellence.
  
• Develop and implement creative talent attraction strategies tailored to academic (teaching, leadership) and non-academic roles.
  
  

2. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Excellence

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for key academic and non-academic positions, ensuring high-quality hires within agreed timelines.
  
• Build and maintain talent pools and candidate pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
  

3. Talent Development & Capability Building

• Identify learning and development needs across schools and coordinate training initiatives that enhance skills, leadership capability, and classroom excellence.
  
• Collaborate with academic and operations leadership to design career development frameworks and succession planning strategies.
  

4. Retention & Engagement

• Analyse employee engagement, turnover, and exit feedback to identify improvement areas.
  
• Co-develop and execute retention strategies to improve employee satisfaction and reduce attrition across schools.
  
• Partner with Principals to create recognition, wellness, and career growth initiatives.
  

5. Performance & Talent Maximization

• Support implementation of performance management frameworks that drive accountability, growth, and high performance.
  
• Facilitate talent reviews and assist leaders in identifying high-potential employees for development opportunities.
  

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of end-to-end talent lifecycle – attraction, recruitment, development, and retention.
  
• Deep passion for education and talent development within academic environments.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Data-driven approach with the ability to interpret HR metrics and derive insights.
  
• Creativity in designing and executing talent attraction campaigns.
  
• Knowledge of learning and development principles and performance management systems.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  
• 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, learning & development, or HR business partnering.
  
• Experience working within the education sector (schools, edtech, or related fields) is a strong advantage. 
  
• Proven record of developing and implementing talent strategies that improve hiring quality, engagement, and retention.
  

Looking for Local candidates from Hyderabad.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Background verification will be conducted for selected candidate.