About the Role
IPE Global is seeking a senior Talent Acquisition leader to own and drive hiring as a core organisational capability, deeply embedded across programs, thematic areas, and leadership teams. This is a hands-on, immersive role for someone who thrives at the intersection of execution and strategy — translating complex, program-driven talent needs into timely and high-quality hiring outcomes. The role requires strong discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to partner closely with senior stakeholders across geographies. This is not a coordination-only role. The incumbent will be personally accountable for hiring outcomes and actively involved in delivery.

Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Talent Acquisition
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• 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 Program & Thematic Engagement
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• Work closely with Program Leads, Thematic Heads, and Project 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
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• Establish and run regular Talent Acquisition check-ins with HR representatives and program teams.
• Serve as the central integrator across HR, Finance, Compliance, and program teams on hiring matters.
• Maintain clear communication, tracking, escalation, and closure discipline. Systems & Process Strengthening
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• Lead TA systems and process initiatives, including ATS optimisation, hiring SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Drive consistency,



documentation, and process rigour across hiring. Workforce Planning & Market Insight
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• Support leadership with workforce planning informed by program pipelines, budgets, and talent availability.
• Share insights on market trends, talent risks, and hiring bottlenecks. Employer Branding & Talent Pipelines
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• Strengthen IPE's presence in the talent ecosystem through referrals, academic institutions, 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 development sector, consulting, or program-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 effectively across ambiguity and competing priorities Qualifications &

Experience:
• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Management, Social Sciences, or a related discipline
• 10–12+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and workforce planning roles
• Demonstrated experience hiring across multiple role types — core, program, project, and leadership roles
• Prior exposure to development sector or project-driven environments is strongly preferred




• Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional, 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 Skills & Competencies: Core Competencies
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• Strong end-to-end recruitment execution with clear ownership
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• High attention to detail and strong closure discipline
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments Strategic & Analytical Skills
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• Ability to translate program needs into practical workforce plans
• Strong analytical ability to track hiring metrics, identify risks, and recommend course correction
• Comfort balancing immediate hiring needs with longer-term capability building Systems & Process Orientation
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• 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
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• Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable getting into the details rather than operating at arm’s length
• Resilient, dependable, and accountable in delivery
• Strong ethical orientation and respect for organisational values and protocols

What We Offer
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• Chance to shape Talent Acquisition as a strategic organizational capability
• Exposure to diverse programs, thematic areas, and geographies
• High ownership, leadership visibility, and growth potential
• A collaborative, mission-driven and values-led environment

📌 Lead- Talent Acquisition (India)
🏢 IPE Global
📍 India