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Talent Acquisition Partner – India

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team in India. In this role, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment across functions, partnering closely with discipline leaders, and building strong talent pipelines aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in full-cycle recruiting, possess exceptional stakeholder management skills, and be passionate about delivering outstanding candidate and hiring manager experiences. You should be adept at developing long-term talent strategies, nurturing relationships with both active and passive talent, and influencing hiring decisions through market intelligence and talent insights.

As a modern, data-driven recruiter, you will leverage recruitment analytics, talent intelligence, AI-enabled sourcing tools, and market insights to improve hiring outcomes, enhance workforce planning, and drive informed talent decisions. Experience recruiting for Digital, Data, Technology, and Innovation-focused roles is highly desirable, along with the ability to understand evolving skill landscapes and proactively build pipelines for future capability needs.

Beyond hiring delivery, you will be expected to contribute to the growth and success of the Talent Acquisition team through knowledge sharing, process improvement, mentoring, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires the ability to build trusted partnerships with business leaders, influence stakeholders at all levels, and work collaboratively across HR and business functions to deliver strategic talent solutions that support organizational growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs and workforce plans




- Define and implement effective selection criteria and recruitment strategies
- Collaborate with hiring teams to create compelling job descriptions and structured interview frameworks
- Source high-quality candidates through multiple channels, including social media, professional networks, internal talent pools, and referrals
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including screening, assessments, interviews, and offer management
- Evaluate candidate profiles using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure accurate documentation
- Publish weekly hiring status updates to discipline leads
- Drive employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization’s talent market presence
- Organize and participate in campus drives, job fairs, and other recruitment events
- Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs across different functions and disciplines
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements
- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and prospective candidates

Here's what you'll need

- Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Partner or similar recruitment professional, managing end-to-end hiring across multiple functions
- Demonstrated expertise in Digital, Data, Technology, and emerging skills hiring, with the ability to identify and attract niche and hard-to-find talent
- Strong experience in full-cycle recruitment, utilizing diverse sourcing, interviewing, assessment, and selection methodologies
- Data-driven recruiter with experience leveraging talent analytics, market intelligence, workforce insights, and AI-enabled recruiting tools to influence hiring decisions and improve recruitment outcomes
- Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment technologies, and maintaining high-quality recruitment data and reporting
- Strong sourcing expertise using social media, talent communities, skilled networks, referrals,



and talent databases, including LinkedIn
- Excellent stakeholder management and partnership skills, with the ability to influence hiring managers and business leaders through market insights and talent intelligence
- Experience in workforce planning, talent pipelining, and building future-ready talent strategies aligned with business growth objectives
- Collaborative team player who actively contributes to team success through knowledge sharing, mentoring, process improvement, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Good understanding of organizational structures, business functions, and evolving talent market trends
- Passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while maintaining a high standard of operational excellence
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

📌 Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner - Digital & Data (Mumbai)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Mumbai