Manager, Talent Acquisition ( EAII Advisors)

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India.

About EAII 

EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families. 

For more information, read about our work here: About Evidence Action and EAII

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. 
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. 
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. 

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The Role 

At EAII, we believe great people are essential to delivering impact at scale. Over the past two years, we have grown, supporting state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs across India. As we scale across multiple states, building strong, consistent, and effective hiring practices is critical to sustaining this work.

We are hiring a Manager, Talent Acquisition to strengthen how we attract and hire talent across the organization. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Talent Management and HR Projects, this is a hands-on role that combines day-to-day recruitment ownership with responsibility for improving systems, metrics, and hiring outcomes. You will enable and elevate the recruitment team's work while partnering closely with hiring managers across the organization.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Hiring and Stakeholder Partnership

• Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for a portfolio of 10–15 roles, from kick-off through offer closure — managing candidate communication, ensuring a consistent and positive candidate experience, and providing offer recommendations grounded in market data.
• Partner with hiring managers and department heads to clarify role requirements, define KSAs, and design effective interview and assessment processes; manage the internal applicant process and proactively identify high-potential internal candidates.
• Build and sustain diverse talent pipelines through direct sourcing, job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and targeted outreach, ensuring all recruitment activities align with internal policies and applicable labour regulations.

Recruitment Strategy, Metrics and Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyse key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, offer acceptance rates) using Workable; diagnose bottlenecks and collaborate with the Senior Manager on targeted interventions to improve hiring outcomes.
• Maintain recruitment dashboards and provide regular updates to the Senior Manager; continuously review and improve processes, tools, and workflows for efficiency and consistency.
• Guide and coach recruitment officers; train hiring managers on best practices; research and implement sourcing channels that improve reach for programmatic and field-based hiring.
• Support employer branding through monitoring review platforms, gathering feedback from recent hires, and contributing to LinkedIn visibility; engage with talent networks and sector forums to build presence among mission-aligned candidates.
• Provide market insights on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and competitive trends.
• Collaborate with the Global team on recruitment OKRs and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; additional HR qualifications are an advantage
• 8+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including hands-on ownership of end-to-end hiring in growing or complex organizations. Experience in the social impact or development sector or public health sector is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to own hiring outcomes, balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience across multiple roles simultaneously
• Experience partnering with hiring managers as a thought partner, including advising on role scoping, KSAs, interview design, and hiring decisions
• Proven ability to use data and metrics to diagnose hiring challenges and implement practical improvements
• High level of comfort with recruitment systems and tools, including ATS platforms (Workable preferred), Excel, and basic reporting or dashboards
• Solid understanding of applicable labour regulations and experience ensuring compliant, fair, and consistent hiring practices; familiarity with inclusive hiring approaches is a strong plus
• High ownership mindset i.e ability to work independently and manage competing priorities while keeping stakeholders informed and aligned

EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees which include:

• Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions,
• Life and Accidental insurance
• PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
• Mental and physical well-being benefits
• Learning and Development benefit
• Generous leave
• Avenues for engagement and recognition

Position Location

This position is based in New Delhi, India. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an India  employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India for roles based in India.

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale

All contracting arrangements will be made through EAII Advisors Private Limited. EAII is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at EAII is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. EAII does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, caste, creed, colour, religion, gender, origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

Note: This position is currently open, and we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Please note that the role may close before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.