Senior Talent Consultant

Cielo; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cielo is seeking a Senior Talent Consultant in India to design and lead strategic talent attraction initiatives for client organizations. You will partner with senior leadership and HR to align hiring plans with business goals and oversee end-to-end recruitment processes with emphasis on a strong candidate experience.

You will build pipelines for critical roles, promote the employer brand, and leverage data analytics to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in sourcing or recruiting.
• Specialized sourcing experience in at least 2 industries.
• Global sourcing exposure preferred.
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership and HR teams to understand workforce needs and develop strategic talent attraction plans.
• Oversee recruitment processes with recruiters and hiring leaders, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Promote the employer brand to attract top talent.
• Conduct market research on talent trends and benchmarks to improve recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates for critical positions.
• Screen candidates using competency-based interviews and assessment tools.
• Champion diversity and inclusive hiring practices.
• Utilize data analytics and sourcing metrics to evaluate strategies.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, job boards, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and data privacy regulations.
• Represent the client’s organization at networking events and conferences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Data analytics

Industry knowledge

Project management

ATS proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

Job description

• Position Type: Regular Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Company Description

Are you ready to accelerate your career? Join Cielo as a Senior Talent Consultant! A career at Cielo will give you the opportunity to work with the industry’s smartest people and to take ownership of your success!

Cielo is a brand that reflects our big idea – that talent is rising – and with it our opportunity to rise above. We create careers for ambitious people by moving beyond traditional assumptions of what it means to work in talent acquisition.

Cielo is the world's leading Talent Acquisition Partner. We deliver a better talent experience for everyone through Talent Acquisition, Search, Consulting, and Digital Accelerators™. With our fresh approach – we design and build comprehensive, proven solutions inspired by technology to find and keep the unique talent that elevates our clients above the competition.

Cielo is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law for an individual who falls within the jurisdiction of such law. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting Cielo Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

Job Description

The Senior Talent Consultant provides strategic talent sourcing solutions to Cielo’s sourcing teams and hiring teams in client organizations. They collaborate closely with senior leadership and HR teams to understand business objectives and hiring plans, and they design comprehensive talent attraction strategies. Their expertise lies in leveraging industry insights and best practices to create a competitive advantage in acquiring the right talent to support growth and success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with senior leadership and HR teams to understand the client’s workforce needs and developing strategic talent attraction plans aligned with those business objectives.
• Collaborates with recruiters and hiring leaders to oversee recruitment processes, including job profiling, candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection, while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout.
• Promoting the employer brand to attract top talent, showcasing the organization as an employer of choice on the market.
• Conducting in-depth market research to understand talent trends, industry benchmarks and best practices, providing valuable insight to recruiters, sourcers and hiring teams to improve recruitment strategies.
• Building and maintaining a pipeline of potential candidates for critical and high-demand positions, ensuring a continuous supply of qualified talent.
• Screening candidates via effective interview and selection methods, including competency-based questions and assessment tools.
• Championing diversity and inclusion efforts by promoting inclusive hiring practices and ensuring diverse candidate slates.
• Utilizing data analytics and sourcing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of talent attraction strategies and make data-driven decisions for process improvement.
• Managing relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other vendors, as well as liaising with hiring managers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth sourcing operations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant labour laws, industry regulations and data privacy regulations throughout own and team recruitment processes.
• Representing the client’s organization at networking events, job fairs, and industry conferences to expand the talent network and promote the employer brand.
• Staying updated with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in talent attraction to continually enhance sourcing solutions.
• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and supporting the Delivery Lead with daily coaching and direction to the team they are a part of, including leading team huddles to ensure information is shared appropriately.
• Acting as the first line of escalation to ensure appropriate levels of sourcing leadership are informed and involved in the solutioning.
• Assisting the Delivery Lead in onboarding and training new team members.
• Identifying areas for process improvement within the talent sourcing function and suggesting innovative ways to enhance recruitment efficiency.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Education

• High School diploma required, bachelor’s degree in human resources or any related field is preferred.

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in sourcing or recruiting is required.
• Extensive specialized sourcing experience is required in at least 2 industries. Global sourcing exposure in these industries is preferred.
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS), automations tools and specialized sourcing methods.

Exposure

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with candidates, client stakeholders, and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address complex talent attraction challenges and identify creative solutions.
• Ability to think strategically and align talent attraction strategies to business goals.
• Strong sense of collaboration to guide sourcing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry (industries), job markets and talent trends to make informed decision and stay ahead in attracting top talent.
• Effective project management skills to handle multiple recruitment initiatives, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in designing talent attraction solutions.
• Ability to leverage data analytics and sourcing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the talent attraction strategies.
• Familiarity with labour laws in major markets, employment regulations, and data privacy requirements
• Adaptability to changing business needs, market conditions, and recruitment challenges while remaining resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous learning and improvement mindset

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.