Global Talent Acquisition Partner

Location Bangalore India In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other In aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow s possible Present in India since 1953 Thales is headquartered in Noida Uttar Pradesh and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru Delhi Gurugram Hyderabad Mumbai Pune among others Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India Since the beginning Thales has been playing an essential role in India s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence Transport Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets Job Title Global Talent Acquisition Partner 12 Month contract Job Objective Global Talent Acquisition Partner will play a key role in primarily supporting Thales recruitment strategy for the UK and Middle East regions This role based in Bangalore is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment ensuring a consistent high-quality candidate and stakeholder experience aligned with Thales global standards As a trusted partner to business leaders you will drive the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and assessment to offer and onboarding ensuring timely and effective hiring delivery The ideal candidate will bring strong stakeholder management regional hiring exposure and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic matrixed environment ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned roles Collaborate with Hiring Managers to define role requirements selection criteria and decision-making ensuring high-quality hires Prioritize candidate experience and act as a Thales brand ambassador Support and advise Hiring Managers throughout interviews coaching and promoting best recruitment practices Build and manage external talent pools and source candidates for current and future needs Stay updated on and leverage effective advertising and sourcing channels Represent Thales at external events to maintain strong networks and market insight Promote and embed Diversity Inclusion initiatives within the team Ensure compliance with Thales policies and maintain accurate records in key systems Align recruitment with broader business objectives including diversity and employer branding Embrace and contribute to agile team practices Utilize global Talent Acquisition resources and collaborate with the TA Project Support and Global Support Teams Drive timely hire while ensuring every hiring process reflects Thales strong commitment to diversity and inclusion Work closely with the wider HR function as needed WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role in a large complex organization recruiting across multiple disciplines Strong team player with a track record of delivering business outcomes Skilled in full-cycle recruitment including diverse sourcing assessment and evaluation methods Demonstrates resilience tenacity and accountability in resolving issues and completing tasks Experienced in assessing candidate skills cultural fit and motivation Proficient with multiple HR systems ensuring data accuracy and effective candidate management Familiar with agile principles and supportive of agile working practices Adept at sourcing both passive and active candidates through a variety of channels for immediate and future needs Experience Minimum 6-8 years Language proficiency in English Desirable Experience in the Engineering and Technology skills market Experience of influencing within a globally matrixed environment Proven experience in managing recruitment in international markets is essential QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor s Master s degree in Human Resources Management or similar PREFERRED SKILLS Able to assess how business strategy changes affect talent needs and help identify skills gaps and relevant talent pools Builds strong relationships with Hiring Managers and candidates skilled in stakeholder management challenging misconceptions and bias to positively influence outcomes Leverages credibility and knowledge of strategic business priorities at country and group level to build partnerships Interprets and analyzes data identifies talent acquisition trends and reports through Workday and other systems Understands Thales structure operations and key business drivers At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs With Thales employing 80 000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working Great journeys start here apply now