Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – Senior Manager Full Time

A Global development consultancy group is hiring for the profile of Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning.

Location: Delhi (with engagement across India & international programs)

Experience: 10+ years (Prior exposure to development sector or project-driven environments is strongly preferred)

About the Role:

This is a hands-on, immersive role for someone who thrives at the intersection of execution and strategy — translating complex, program-driven talent needs into timely and high-quality hiring outcomes. The role requires strong discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to partner closely with senior stakeholders across geographies.

This is not a coordination-only role. The incumbent will be personally accountable for hiring

outcomes and actively involved in delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Talent Acquisition-

• Lead and deliver end-to-end hiring across core, program, and project roles (India and international).

• Own role scoping, screening, assessments, interview coordination, offer management, and closure.

• Ensure speed, quality, and consistency across hiring cycles.

Deep Program & Thematic Engagement-

• Work closely with Program Leads, Thematic Heads, and Project Leads to understand evolving

workforce needs.

• Participate in regular reviews to anticipate hiring demand and plan proactively.

• Act as a trusted advisor on workforce structuring and sequencing of hires.

Stakeholder Management & Cadence–

• Establish and run regular Talent Acquisition check-ins with HR representatives and program

teams.

• Serve as the central integrator across HR, Finance, Compliance, and program teams on hiring

matters.

• Maintain clear communication, tracking, escalation, and closure discipline.

Systems & Process Strengthening-

• Lead TA systems and process initiatives, including ATS optimisation, hiring SOPs, and governance

frameworks.

• Drive consistency, documentation, and process rigour across hiring.

Workforce Planning & Market Insight-

• Support leadership with workforce planning informed by program pipelines, budgets, and talent

availability.

• Share insights on market trends, talent risks, and hiring bottlenecks.

Employer Branding & Talent Pipelines-

• Strengthen the company’s presence in the talent ecosystem through referrals, academic institutions, and targeted outreach.

• Build pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.

What We Are Looking For:

• 10–12+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Workforce Planning

• Experience in development sector, consulting, or program-driven organisations

• Strong execution discipline and comfort working hands-on

• Proven ability to work closely with senior leaders and complex stakeholders

• High attention to detail, follow-through, and ownership mindset

• Ability to operate effectively across ambiguity and competing priorities

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Management, Social Sciences, or a related

discipline

• 10–12+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and workforce planning roles

• Demonstrated experience hiring across multiple role types — core, program, project, and

leadership roles

• Prior exposure to development sector or project-driven environments is strongly preferred

• Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional, multi-geography teams

• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms, hiring workflows, and recruitment governance

frameworks