Senior Human Resources Associate – Talent Acquisition

Getsetjobs; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ZS is seeking a Senior Human Resources Associate – Talent Acquisition in Pune to attract, evaluate, and hire high-quality talent. You will partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop sourcing strategies, oversee end-to-end recruitment, and enhance candidate experience.

Great candidates will drive hiring excellence, manage ATS workflows, and lead initiatives to improve recruiting automation, market research, and knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Talent Acquisition / Recruiting experience.
• Strong end-to-end recruitment management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Effective communication with employees and management at all levels.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Consultative approach to recruitment and hiring.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Client-first and service-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Source, pre-screen, attract, and close candidates for experienced hiring opportunities.
• Manage job requisitions through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Design and improve interview processes when required.
• Provide consultative Talent Acquisition guidance to senior leadership.
• Build strong networks of potential candidates through continuous market research.
• Maintain long-term relationships with candidates and talent communities.
• Coordinate interview schedules, logistics, and candidate evaluations.
• Collect and analyze recruiting activity and hiring results.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and new hires to improve processes.
• Lead knowledge-sharing and skill-building within the recruiting team.
• Develop creative ideas to improve candidate experience and recruitment processes.
• Explore recruiting automation and process optimization opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Project management

Multitasking

Consultative recruitment

English proficiency

Problem solving

Client focus

Ownership & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS

Recruitment Automation

Job description

Job ID: 2026-63305 Company: ZS Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Type: Full-Time Work Mode: Onsite / Office-Based Experience: 4+ Years Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or Related Field Expected Salary: ₹8 – ₹16 Lakhs Per Year Job Category: Human Resource, Recruitment, Executive Recruitment, Candidate Experience, Recruitment Operations, HR Consulting Website: Website Contact: Contact us

Great recruiters don’t just fill positions.

They build teams.

They understand what a company needs today, what it will need tomorrow, and which people can help make that future possible.

ZS is looking for a Senior Human Resources Associate – Talent Acquisition to help attract, evaluate, and hire high-quality talent while partnering closely with hiring managers and senior leadership.

If you enjoy recruitment strategy, stakeholder management, candidate experience, and building talent pipelines, this could be a strong opportunity to take your recruiting career to the next level.

About the Company

ZS is a global professional services and technology firm that works with organizations across industries to improve products, experiences, and business outcomes. The company combines consulting, analytics, technology, and domain expertise to solve complex business challenges for clients around the world. With a strong presence across global markets, ZS offers HR and Talent Acquisition professionals the opportunity to work with diverse teams, senior stakeholders, and specialized talent communities.

About the Role

As a Senior Human Resources Associate – Talent Acquisition, you’ll play a key role in supporting experienced hiring across the organization. You’ll manage recruiting processes from sourcing and candidate screening through interviews, feedback, offer discussions, and onboarding coordination. More importantly, you’ll act as a consultative talent partner to hiring managers and senior leaders — helping them develop sourcing strategies, improve interview processes, and build stronger candidate experiences. The role also offers opportunities to improve recruiting through automation, market research, knowledge sharing, and innovative Talent Acquisition initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, pre-screen, attract, and close candidates for experienced hiring opportunities
• Manage job requisitions through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing strategies
• Design and improve interview processes when required
• Provide consultative Talent Acquisition guidance to senior leadership
• Build strong networks of potential candidates through continuous market research
• Maintain long-term relationships with candidates and talent communities
• Coordinate interview schedules, logistics, and candidate evaluations
• Collect and analyze recruiting activity and hiring results
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and new hires to improve recruiting processes
• Lead knowledge-sharing and skill-building initiatives within the recruiting team
• Develop creative ideas to improve candidate experience and recruitment processes
• Explore recruiting automation and process optimization opportunities
• Support broader Talent Acquisition projects and HR initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a strong academic record
• 4+ years of relevant Talent Acquisition / Recruiting experience
• Strong experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong consultative approach to recruitment and hiring
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Client-first and service-oriented mindset
• High level of ownership, collaboration, and work ethic

Preferred Experience

• Professional Services Recruitment
• Investment Banking Talent Acquisition
• Private Equity Recruitment
• Management Consulting Recruitment
• Experienced / Lateral Hiring
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Recruitment Automation
• Candidate Experience Optimization
• Talent Market Research

Why Join ZS

• Work with experienced professionals and global teams
• Partner directly with hiring managers and senior leadership
• Build expertise in strategic Talent Acquisition
• Work on creative sourcing and recruitment initiatives
• Gain exposure to professional services and specialized talent markets
• Help improve candidate experience and recruiting technology
• Lead knowledge-sharing and recruiting capability-building initiatives
• Opportunity to grow toward senior Talent Acquisition and HR leadership roles

Career Insight

Recruitment is changing. Posting jobs and waiting for applications is no longer enough. The strongest Talent Acquisition professionals understand markets, build relationships before positions open, and become trusted advisors to hiring managers. They know how to find talent that isn’t actively looking. They understand candidate experience. They use data and automation to remove friction. And most importantly, they understand that every hire changes the future of an organization. That’s what separates a recruiter from a Talent Acquisition strategist.