Talent Acquisition - Senior Recruiter

Blue Star; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star, Hyderabad-based, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead for Data Centre Projects. You will partner with business leaders, HR partners, and hiring managers to build and execute hiring plans for engineering, project management, and support roles.

You will coach a team of recruiters, develop sourcing strategies, and use analytics to continuously improve hiring outcomes, ensuring a strong candidate experience and alignment with company culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources.
• At least 3 years hiring for project-based businesses such as Data Centres, EPC, Construction, Infrastructure, MEP, or Industrial Projects.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience leading or mentoring a recruitment team.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for niche and critical talent.
• A data-driven approach to recruitment, with the ability to analyse market trends and recommend hiring solutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and translate them into effective hiring plans.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for engineering, project management, and support functions across Data Centre Projects.
• Coach and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring high-quality delivery while fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Build strong talent pipelines through strategic sourcing, market mapping, networking, employee referrals, and innovative recruitment initiatives.
• Manage niche and business-critical hiring while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience.
• Use talent market insights and recruitment analytics to advise leaders and continuously improve hiring strategies.
• Conduct meaningful candidate assessments that evaluate both technical capability and cultural fit.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and provide timely hiring updates through the ATS.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Data centre hiring

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Data-driven recruitment

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Job Summary

Talent Acquisition Lead Data Centre Projects

Location: Hyderabad

Build the Team Behind India's Next Generation of Data Centres

Talent Acquisition Lead who is passionate about identifying exceptional talent, partnering with business leaders, and building high-performing project teams. If you enjoy solving complex hiring challenges, influencing business decisions, mentoring recruiters, and making a visible impact, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you will be the trusted recruitment partner for our Data Centre Projects business, driving hiring strategies that enable project success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and translate them into effective hiring plans.
• Leading end-to-end recruitment for engineering, project management, and support functions across our Data Centre Projects.
• Coaching and mentoring a team of recruiters, ensuring a high standard of delivery while fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Building strong talent pipelines through strategic sourcing, market mapping, networking, employee referrals, and innovative recruitment initiatives.
• Managing niche and business-critical hiring while ensuring an outstanding experience for every candidate.
• Using talent market insights and recruitment analytics to advise business leaders and continuously improve hiring strategies.
• Conducting meaningful candidate assessments that evaluate not only technical capability but also long-term fit with our culture and business.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment data and providing timely hiring updates through our Applicant Tracking System.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys partnering with the business, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in building exceptional teams.

• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources.
• At least 3 years of experience hiring for project-based businesses such as Data Centres, EPC, Construction, Infrastructure, MEP, or Industrial Projects.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience leading or mentoring a recruitment team.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for niche and critical talent.
• A data-driven approach to recruitment, with the ability to analyse market trends and recommend hiring solutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Location and Travel

This role is based in Hyderabad and will require occasional travel to project sites within Hyderabad and other locations as business needs demand.