Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hill International, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Lead Recruiter to own end-to-end recruitment for building construction projects in Mumbai. You will align hiring with project timelines and partner with project directors, engineering leaders, and HR to shape manpower plans.

You will source for Project Managers, Construction Managers, Planning Engineers, QS/Contracts, Design & MEP roles, build pipelines, drive direct sourcing and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end recruitment campaigns for large projects.
• Ability to partner with project leaders, engineering leads & HR stakeholders.
• Proven track record building talent pipelines for niche roles in construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for construction projects.
• Partner with project directors and HR to define manpower needs.
• Develop and execute hiring strategies for key roles like PMs, CM, Planning Engineers, QS, Design & MEP.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Talent pipelines

Direct sourcing

Head hunting

ATS optimization

Employer branding

Tools

LinkedIn

ATS

Industry forums

Job description

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for building construction projects, ensuring timely hiring aligned with project timelines and business needs.
• Partner with project directors, engineering leaders, and HR stakeholders to understand manpower requirements across project lifecycle stages (design, execution, commissioning).
• Develop and execute hiring strategies for critical roles including Project Managers, Construction Managers, Planning Engineers, QS/Contracts, Design & MEP professionals.
• Proactively build and maintain strong talent pipelines for niche and high-demand construction roles.
• Drive direct sourcing, headhunting and networking using platforms such as LinkedIn, industry forums, and referrals.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, salary benchmarks and competitor hiring trends to support decision-making.
• Ensure high-quality candidate screening, technical alignment and cultural fit for all shortlisted profiles.
• Oversee offer negotiation, compensation benchmarking, and candidate closure to ensure high acceptance ratios.
• Deliver a seamless candidate experience from initial engagement through onboarding.
• Monitor and track recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire & drive continuous improvement.
• Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization’s visibility.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, hiring standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements, ATS optimization, and best practices in talent acquisition.