Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Jobtailor; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition advisor to lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering roles across energy, power systems, and related technical domains. You will partner with hiring teams to craft targeted strategies, source via headhunting and market research, and build diverse pipelines while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

With 9+ years in TA, you will manage complex searches, negotiate offers, and provide market insights to influence hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in Talent Acquisition with engineering hiring focus
• Lead complex senior-level searches with sourcing, interviewing, and selection
• Proven ability to build diverse pipelines and use market insights to optimize hiring outcomes

Responsibilities

• Serve as a TA advisor for hiring teams and manage full-cycle recruitment
• Collaborate with hiring partners to understand needs and develop targeted strategies
• Source and engage top engineering talent via headhunting, talent mapping, market research, networking, and social media
• Build and maintain diverse, inclusive talent pipelines
• Deliver regular reporting and trend analysis to stakeholders
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
• Support employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Advise hiring managers using market intelligence and offer-structuring guidance
• Communicate the organization's value proposition, including career development and total rewards
• Support onboarding activities with HR Operations and hiring managers
• Address day-to-day recruitment challenges and propose effective solutions

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Diverse Talent Pipeline

ATS Workday

Data-Driven Recruitment

Senior-Level Search Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Serve as a strategic Talent Acquisition advisor/Talent Strategist for hiring teams and manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions
• Collaborate with hiring partners to understand hiring needs and develop targeted hiring strategies
• Source and engage top engineering talent through headhunting, talent mapping, market research, networking, and social media
• Build and maintain diverse, inclusive talent pipelines
• Deliver regular reporting and trend analysis to stakeholders
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
• Support employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Advise hiring managers using market intelligence, candidacy trade-off analysis, and competitive offer structuring guidance
• Communicate the organization's value proposition, including career development, culture, and total rewards
• Support onboarding activities with HR Operations and hiring managers
• Address day-to-day recruitment challenges and propose effective solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• 9+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on engineering hiring across energy, power systems, industrial automation, or related technical domains
• Proven ability to manage the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, senior-level searches requiring advanced sourcing, offer negotiation, and executive stakeholder management
• Proven expertise in building and managing diverse talent pipelines through proactive headhunting, talent mapping, and passive candidate engagement
• Proven ability to use recruitment data and market insights to optimize hiring outcomes and influence strategy
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), particularly Workday
• Experience working in both in-house corporate and agency recruiting environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally to all stakeholders
• Strong interviewing skills, including behavioural and competency-based techniques, to accurately assess candidate fit for roles
• Strong time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple roles and priorities efficiently
• Strong willingness to embrace change and continuous learning

Core Competencies

Expertise in full-cycle recruitment, particularly in engineering talent acquisition, with a strong focus on building diverse talent pipelines and utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance hiring outcomes. Proficient in stakeholder communication and employer branding to ensure a positive candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full-Cycle Recruitment Management
• Diverse Talent Pipeline Development
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) - Workday
• Data-Driven Recruitment Strategy
• Senior-Level Search Leadership

Hard Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Screening
• Interviewing
• Selection
• Headhunting
• Talent Mapping
• Market Research
• Offer Negotiation
• Behavioral Interviewing

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Organizational Abilities
• Adaptability
• Continuous Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Engineering Hiring
• Energy
• Power Systems
• Industrial Automation
• Employment Laws
• Candidate Experience
• Employer Branding
• Stakeholder Management
• Recruitment Data
• Onboarding