Talent Acquisition Lead

We're looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to manage our high-performing TA team from our Bengaluru office.
The TA Lead is a brand ambassador, responsible for driving the recruitment strategy and execution across our India business to meet our growth plans. You will play a pivotal in promoting Buro Happold as the Employer of Choice in India. You will build effective recruitment solutions and ensure that great candidate experience is your top priority.

What Will You Be Doing …
This role will see you taking responsibility for the talent acquisition team and their development, alongside attracting high calibre candidates within India to meet the growth plans of the technical teams.

Recruitment Strategy & Execution:

• Lead recruitment efforts within the India business, working in partnership with Leadership Teams, Hiring Managers, HR Head, and global TA teams.
• Work with other TA leads and business leaders to set a collaborative strategy to grow not only the India teams focusing on local projects but also the global workshare hubs that are key to the growth of the global business.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their resourcing needs and growth plans, formulate innovate permanent and contract hiring strategies to meet business needs.
• Advise and guide the recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders on the recruitment process, setting resourcing strategies, including employee referrals, advertising, industry publications, and job boards.
• Develop and execute social media campaigns, and write succinct, optimised job adverts to attract relevant candidates.
• Proactively source, screen, and present qualified candidates to Hiring Managers.
• Understand and manage candidate motivations through to successful offer acceptance, guiding candidates and hiring managers through the interview process.
• Handle offer declines with solid feedback to candidates, maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Diversity, Inclusion & Market Insights:

• Embed diverse and inclusive recruitment practices throughout all stages of the hiring process.
• Share industry knowledge and insights, advising hiring managers and business leaders on market trends and analysis.
• Gather and share market intelligence with the HR team and other TA colleagues.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Ensure the highest accuracy and full integrity of candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Provide quarterly reports on recruitment challenges, achievements, and initiatives.

Talent Pipelines & Service Improvement:

• Build talent pipelines for strategic-level positions, with a focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
• Continuously strive to improve service levels for all stakeholders.
• Seek out and recommend innovative talent attraction and assessment methods to remain competitive in the market.

Global Collaboration:

• Work with the Global Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure best practices are followed in the region.
• Actively participate in global TA projects and initiatives as a member of the global TA community.

Required Skills and Experience:
Master's degree in Human Resources, or related field.

At least 15 years experience in talent acquisition with a proven track record in managing recruitment efforts across multiple disciplines and levels, within the engineer ing, construction, or consultancy sectors.

Strong analytical skills enabling the reporting of trends from data, and the ability to interpret this into recruitment strategy.

Strong skills in stakeholder management, with the ability to demonstrate resilience and tenacity. Capable of effectively communicating and collaborating with various stakeholders to understand their hiring needs and deliver results .

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

D emonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful recruitment strategies.

Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting software, and candidate databases across job boards, LinkedIn, social media, etc.

Knowledge of employment laws and regulations relevant to the recruitment process in India.

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition consultants within a global organisation.

Proactive mindset, always looking for solutions and process improvements.

A creative and resourceful approach to sourcing candidates.

Skilled in using data and reporting to inform and guide resourcing strategies, ensuring decisions are based on insightful analysis.

Desirable Experience:
Previous experience working with global Workshare hubs would be advantageous.

What We Offer You
Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.

• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover
• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Receive entitlements to two professional memberships or subscriptions, fostering your professional network and knowledge
• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health
• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program
• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture
• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional.

Join us to find out what you're really capable of.