Talent Acquisition Leader

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a high-performing Talent Acquisition Leader (Individual Contributor) to lead strategic and niche hiring for key verticals with a sharp focus on Leadership roles and diversity mandates. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-impact, hands-on role working closely with senior stakeholders to drive hiring excellence across the India business

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition:
• Independently manage full-cycle hiring for Leadership roles and critical roles across India.
• Build and manage strong talent pipelines using innovative sourcing and engagement strategies.
• Diversity Leadership Hiring:
• Partner with business units to drive targeted diversity hiring campaigns.
• Implement best practices and tools to promote inclusive hiring outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as a trusted TA advisor to senior business leaders and HRBPs.
• Ensure proactive communication, hiring updates, and alignment on talent needs.
• Market Intelligence & Talent Insights:
• Conduct talent mapping, competitor benchmarking, and market intelligence for critical functions.
• Provide consultative input to workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Process & Governance:
• Ensure high-quality hiring practices aligned with TA process framework.
• Leverage TA systems (e.g., ATS) and dashboards to track, report, and optimize hiring outcomes.
• Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:
• Represent Organization at external talent forums and industry platforms.
• Drive superior candidate experience from outreach to onboarding.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6 to 12 years of talent acquisition experience, preferably in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Strong exposure to Leadership hiring and diversity recruitment strategies.
• Experience working closely with business stakeholders in a consultative, IC capacity.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with modern sourcing tools (LinkedIn, Boolean, Talent Insights, etc.) and applicant tracking systems.

Preferred Competencies

• Leadership hiring
• Data-driven decision-making
• Strategic sourcing and talent mapping
• Diversity hiring know-how
• Executive stakeholder management
• Talent market awareness and Mapping
• Agility and ownership mindset