Lead Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
IPE Global is seeking a senior Talent Acquisition leader to own and drive hiring as a core organisational capability, deeply embedded across projects, practices, and leadership teams.
This is a hands-on, immersive role for someone who thrives at the intersection of execution and strategy translating complex, project-driven talent needs into timely, high-quality hiring outcomes. The role requires strong discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to actively partner with senior stakeholders across geographies.
This is not a peripheral or coordination-only role. The incumbent is expected to be personally accountable for outcomes and deeply 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 Project Practice Engagement
Work closely with Practice Heads, Project Directors, and Program 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 monthly TA syncs with HR POCs and practice representatives.
Serve as the central integrator across HR, Finance, CRC, and Business on hiring matters.
Maintain clear communication, tracking, escalation, and closure discipline.
Systems Process Strengthening
Lead TA systems and process initiatives, including ATS optimization, hiring SOPs, and governance frameworks.
Drive consistency, documentation, and process rigour across hiring.
Workforce Planning Market Insight
Support leadership with workforce planning informed by project pipelines, budgets, and talent availability.
Share insights on market trends, talent risks, and hiring bottlenecks.
Employer Branding Talent Pipelines
Strengthen IPEs presence in the talent market through referrals, campuses, 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 consulting, development sector, or project-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 across ambiguity and competing priorities.
Qualifications Experience
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Management, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
- 1012+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and workforce planning roles.
- Demonstrated experience hiring across multiple role types core, program, project, and leadership positions.
- Prior exposure to consulting, development sector, or project-driven organisations is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with senior leadership and complex stakeholder groups, including cross-functional and multi-geography teams.
- Hands-on experience with ATS platforms, hiring workflows, and recruitment governance frameworks.
- Experience supporting international or cross-border hiring will be an advantage.
Core Competencies
Strong end-to-end recruitment execution skills with a clear sense of ownership.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
High attention to detail, follow-through, and task closure discipline.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments.
Strategic Analytical Skills
Ability to translate project and business needs into practical workforce plans.
Strong analytical skills to track hiring metrics, identify risks, and suggest course correction.
Comfort balancing short-term delivery pressures with longer-term capability building.
Systems Process Orientation
Proficiency in working with ATS tools and recruitment dashboards.
Strong documentation skills SOPs, trackers, hiring notes, and approvals.
Ability to design and improve recruitment processes for consistency and scale.
Behavioural Attributes
Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-oriented.
Comfortable getting into the details rather than operating at arms length.
Resilient, dependable, and accountable in delivery.
Strong ethical orientation and respect for organisational protocols.
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape TA as a strategic, organisation-wide capability
Exposure to diverse sectors, projects, and global geographies
High ownership, leadership visibility, and growth potential
A collaborative, values-driven environment
This role requires a high level of ownership and immersion. Candidates looking for a purely advisory or coordination-focused role may not find this a fit.