Description

The Manager/Sr. Manager, Internal Recruiting will serve as a strategic talent leader and trusted advisor to Salesforce's senior leadership in India, driving the end-to-end internal mobility and talent strategy across the region. This leader will build, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters while owning the full recruitment lifecycle, execution and reporting. The ideal candidate is a people-first leader with deep expertise in talent acquisition, a passion for internal mobility, and the ability to operate with influence at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Serves as a strategic talent partner to senior business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition partners across India, shaping and executing internal recruiting strategies that align with organizational priorities and growth goals
Leads, coaches, and develops a team of recruiters — building deep capability in business acumen, executive partnership, and data-driven recruiting practices
Leads and executes the regional internal recruiting strategy for India
Drives hiring goals through rigorous headcount planning, and cross-functional collaboration with business and HR stakeholders
Champions a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring equitable and transparent processes for all internal candidates
Delivers executive-level reporting on internal talent flows, team performance, and talent trends — translating data into clear narratives and actionable recommendations
Leads and sponsors high-impact, cross-functional projects and initiatives to continuously evolve recruiting processes, tools, and programs at both the regional and global level
Partners with global Internal Recruiting leadership to align India strategy with worldwide talent priorities and share best practices across regions

Experience & Skills Required:

8+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including significant leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment
Proven track record leading internal mobility or corporate recruiting functions, ideally at scale and within a global technology organization
Demonstrated ability to influence and advise C-suite and senior executive stakeholders, establishing credibility through data, insight, and strong business partnership
Deep expertise in workforce planning, forecasting, and building data-driven recruiting strategies that consistently meet hiring targets
Strong analytical mindset — able to leverage data to surface trends, identify risks, and guide both team and organizational strategy
Exceptional communication and executive presence, with experience presenting to senior leadership and representing the recruiting function in high-stakes forums
Proven success developing and retaining top recruiting talent, with a genuine commitment to team growth, inclusion, and career development
Experience operating in a matrixed, global organization with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results across complex stakeholder landscapes
Passion for internal mobility and a belief in the power of growing talent from within
Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)