Sr Talent Acquisition Advisor
Job Description
The Senior Advisor – Talent Acquisition India, will lead strategic hiring initiatives for Project Management Consultancy (PMC) building construction projects. This role is responsible for executing end-to-end recruitment to attract, assess, and onboard top-tier talent across engineering, project management, commercial, and support functions in buildings vertical.
The incumbent will partner closely with business leaders, project directors, and HR stakeholders to build a strong talent pipeline aligned with project timelines, ensuring the availability of high-quality professionals across multiple building projects.
Lead end-to-end recruitment for PMC and building construction projects, ensuring timely hiring aligned with project timelines and business needs.
Partner with project directors, engineering leaders, and HR stakeholders to understand manpower requirements across project lifecycle stages (design, execution, commissioning).
Develop and execute hiring strategies for critical roles including Project Managers, Construction Managers, Planning Engineers, QS/Contracts, Design & MEP professionals.
Proactively build and maintain strong talent pipelines for niche and high-demand construction roles.
Drive direct sourcing, headhunting and networking using platforms such as LinkedIn, industry forums, and referrals.
Provide market intelligence on talent availability, salary benchmarks and competitor hiring trends to support decision-making.
Ensure high-quality candidate screening, technical alignment and cultural fit for all shortlisted profiles.
Oversee offer negotiation, compensation benchmarking, and candidate closure to ensure high acceptance ratios.
Deliver a seamless candidate experience from initial engagement through onboarding.
Monitor and track recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire & drive continuous improvement.
Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization’s visibility.
Ensure compliance with company policies, hiring standards, and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to process improvements, ATS optimization, and best practices in talent acquisition.
Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Business Administration preferably HR
8-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition function.
Strong experience in Talent Acquisition with Buildings vertical.
Experience working in engineering, consulting, construction management, or professional services industries preferred.
Experience with ATS/ ERP systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong understanding of full-cycle of Talent Acquisition function.