Lead – Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Company
IPE Global Limited
- Location
New Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
10 - 12 years
About IPE Global Limited
Headquartered in India with five international offices in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom, the IPE Global Group offers a range of integrated, innovative, and high-quality consulting services across several sectors and practice areas. As a trusted partner to its clients, IPE Global draws together a diverse talent pool of 1,100+ people, including economists, chartered accountants, sociologists, public sector experts, educationists, urban planners, architects, environmentalists, scientists, and project and programme managers. IPE Global has successfully implemented over than 1,000 projects in over 100 countries across five continents. The Group partners with multilateral and bilateral agencies, governments, corporates, philanthropic organisations, and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. IPE Global draws its consulting capabilities from its offices worldwide to help clients address developmental challenges by adapting and applying solutions to complex socio-economic issues. Each of IPE Global’s group companies operates independently — Triple Line Consulting Limited (a UK-based subsidiary), IPE Global (Africa) Limited (an Africa-based subsidiary), SAMRIDH Impact Solutions Private Limited (a healthcare blended finance facility), and IPE Global Centre for Knowledge and Development (a section 8 company focusing on research and development consultancy).
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Overview of the Role
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.
Job Description
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 IPE’s presence in the talent market through referrals, campuses, and targeted outreach.
• Build pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• 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.
Education
Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Management, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
Experience
• 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 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.