Director – Talent Acquisition

Director of Talent Acquisition – India
 

About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruitment efforts in India. The ideal candidate will be a relationship builder, well-versed in the Indian talent landscape, and possess a strong network within the IT services sector—especially in Mainframe and Infrastructure domains. They will be passionate about bringing great talent into a growth stage organization and able to understand and anticipate the complexities of hiring at scale. This is a critical role for Ensono’s continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier talent for both niche and large-scale hiring needs in India.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global business leaders, hiring managers, and external partners to understand workforce needs and deliver effective recruitment solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing recruitment team, fostering a culture of excellence, strong TA partnership based on trust and communication with the business, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage deep knowledge of the Indian talent market to proactively source, engage, and pipeline candidates for current and future needs.
• Collaborate on employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process at scale.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes, measure success, and report on key metrics.
• Collaborate with global talent acquisition teams to share best practices and support cross-border hiring as opportunities arise.
• Manage searches within the APAC region as needed.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and regulatory changes impacting talent acquisition in India and APAC.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the IT services industry.
• Demonstrated success in both niche and high-volume hiring, ideally with experience in Mainframe or Infrastructure recruitment.
• Deep understanding of the Indian talent market, with a robust professional network and proven ability to attract top talent.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a global or regional capacity, supporting APAC recruitment is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in a managed services or consulting environment.
• Exposure to digital transformation, cloud, or mainframe modernization projects.
• Familiarity with recruitment technologies and employer branding strategies.