Principal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition – Nike India Full Time

You will be part of the Talent Acquisition team supporting Nike India, partnering closely with senior technology and business leaders. The team plays a critical role in building leadership and niche talent for one of Nike’s fastest-growing capabilities. This role reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition APLA & India Tech Center and works across multiple functions and leadership teams.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced talent acquisition professional who brings both depth in execution and strength in thinking. This role requires someone who operates comfortably at the intersection of hiring delivery, market insight, and business partnership.

You will bring strong experience working in a research-led environment, where hiring decisions are backed by market mapping, talent intelligence, and data-driven insights. You are able to break down complex talent landscapes, build clear narratives from data, and use those insights to guide stakeholders on hiring strategy and trade-offs.

You are trusted by senior leaders because you bring clarity, not just updates. You understand how to navigate ambiguity, handle high-stakes roles, and drive outcomes without losing focus on quality.

Key Requirements

• 14+ years of experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a highly research-oriented and data-driven environment
• Strong expertise in market mapping, talent intelligence, and building data-backed hiring narratives
• Proven track record of hiring for mid to senior-level and leadership roles
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with structured insights and clear recommendations
• Experience handling complex, niche, and business-critical roles end-to-end
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

What You’ll Work On

You will lead hiring for critical roles across Nike India, combining strong execution with a research-driven approach to improve hiring outcomes and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hiring for senior-level and leadership roles, with a focus on high-impact positions
• Partner with business and technology leaders to shape hiring strategies backed by market insights and data
• Build and leverage market maps to guide sourcing strategies and stakeholder expectations
• Translate talent data into clear, actionable narratives for leadership decision-making
• Drive closure of complex roles, managing senior candidate engagement and offer negotiations
• Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and predictability
• Build strong external talent pipelines in niche and emerging skill areas
• Mentor junior recruiters, particularly on research-led recruiting and structured problem-solving