Sr Talent Acquisition Advisor (Gurugram)

Hill International; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in Gurugram is seeking a Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition India to lead end-to-end recruitment for PMC and building construction projects. You will partner with project leaders and HR to build a strong talent pipeline, ensure timely hiring, and deliver a seamless onboarding experience.

The role requires 8–12 years in Talent Acquisition with buildings vertical experience, ATS/ERP proficiency, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Experience with buildings vertical.
• Experience in engineering, consulting, construction management, or professional services industries.
• Experience with ATS/ERP systems.
• Robust Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle of Talent Acquisition function.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for PMC and building construction projects.
• Develop 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 organizations visibility.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, hiring standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements, ATS optimization, and best practices in talent acquisition.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Full-cycle TA

ATS/ERP

Excel skills

Education

Business Admin (HR)

Job description

Description The Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition India, will lead strategic hiring initiatives for Project Management Consultancy (PMC) building construction projects. This role is responsible for executing end-to-end recruitment to attract, assess, and onboard top-tier talent across engineering, project management, commercial, and support functions in buildings vertical.

The incumbent will partner closely with business leaders, project directors, and HR stakeholders to build a strong talent pipeline aligned with project timelines, ensuring the availability of high-quality professionals across multiple building projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for PMC and 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 organizations visibility.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, hiring standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Contribute to process improvements, ATS optimization, and best practices in talent acquisition.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/ Masters degree in Business Administration preferably HR.


• 8-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition function.


• Strong experience in Talent Acquisition with Buildings vertical.


• Experience working in engineering, consulting, construction management, or professional services industries preferred.


• Experience with ATS/ ERP systems.


• Robust Microsoft Excel skills.


• Strong understanding of full-cycle of Talent Acquisition function. .