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:

- 10-15 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