Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Syner-G BioPharma Group; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G BioPharma Group is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment across India, partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers to design and execute strategies. The role leverages Greenhouse and major sourcing platforms to build robust pipelines, ensuring a smooth candidate experience and alignment with business needs.

Remote in India with pan-India scope. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in recruitment, strong communication, project management, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or related field preferred
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in HR or related field preferred
• 5+ years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience focused on India
• Experience recruiting for technical and business functions in corporate or professional services
• Life sciences/pharma/biotech/engineering/consulting industries experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of ATS systems like Greenhouse and sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn/Naukri/Indeed
• Experience partnering with hiring managers across functions, geographies and time zones
• Ability to analyze recruitment data to improve hiring outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for India-based roles
• Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to align recruitment with business priorities
• Utilize Greenhouse and sourcing platforms to manage recruitment activities and build pipelines
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure timely communication and a positive candidate experience throughout the process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to recruit for technical and business-critical roles
• Contribute to onboarding workstreams and process alignment across India
• Identify opportunities to standardize and streamline recruitment processes
• Provide market insights on India talent, compensation trends and sourcing strategies

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Independent work

Global collaboration

Greenhouse

LinkedIn sourcing

Naukri/Indeed sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or related HR qualification

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn

Naukri

Indeed

Job description

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here .

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in leading end-to-end recruitment efforts, ensuring the organization attracts, engages, and hires top talent aligned with business needs and culture. This role partners closely with senior leadership, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams to design and execute recruitment strategies, streamline processes, and drive efficiency. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist contributes to strategic HR and organizational initiatives and supports the continuous improvement of recruitment practices, employer branding, and talent pipeline development.

WORK LOCATION :

Remote position based in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, or Mumbai, with pan-India operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or adjusted as needed.)

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for India-based hiring, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate assessment, and offer management.
• Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers in India and globally to develop recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce planning needs.
• Utilize Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse) and sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed) to effectively manage recruitment activities andidentifyqualified talent.
• Build andmaintainstrong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and ongoing candidate relationship management.
• Ensuretimelycommunication and consistent updates throughout the recruitment process to deliver a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Collaborate closely with business functions, to recruit for technical and business-critical roles across India.
• Support or contribute to organizational initiatives beyond core recruitment responsibilities, including onboarding workstreams, process alignment, and the development of tools and resources that support the broader organization.
• Identifyopportunities to improve, standardize, and streamline recruitment processes while supporting consistency across India and global talent acquisition practices.
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor to hiring teams by providing insights on the India talent market, candidate availability, compensation trends, sourcing strategies, and recruitment best practices.
• Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in alignment with company policies,establishedprocesses, and applicable employment practices and requirements in India.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred); MBA or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, withdemonstratedexperience recruiting within the India talent market.
• Proven experience supporting technical and business functions in a corporate or professional services environment
• Experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, engineering, or consulting industries required.
• Strong knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse), sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed), and end-to-end recruitment workflows.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders across different functions , geographies, and time zones.
• Skilled in leveraging recruitment data and metrics to track performance, identify trends, and improve hiring outcomes.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage candidates, hiring managers, and senior leaders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience supporting cross-functional and global initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.