Lead TA Partner

Lead TA Partner

Job Description

Job Title: Lead TA Partner

Location: Mumbai  

Join our team as a Lead TA Partner (Individual Contributor) and play a pivotal role in driving end to end recruitment for the Commercial business function. You will be responsible for designing effective hiring strategies, building strong talent pipelines, and partnering closely with business stakeholders to fulfill our hiring needs. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, provide market insights, and ensure a seamless candidate experience will be critical in strengthening our talent acquisition function.

By staying updated on industry and talent trends and leveraging best in class recruitment practices, you will contribute to continuous improvements within the hiring process and support broader talent initiatives across the organization.

 

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners, providing market intelligence, talent insights, and recommendations on hiring strategies.
• Independently design and execute sourcing strategies for the respective business unit, including brainstorming with the team to identify additional channels.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle autonomously, sourcing, screening, evaluating, and selecting candidates while escalating risks or challenges when needed.
• Share weekly hiring updates with stakeholders, proactively seeking feedback, and ensuring transparent, consistent communication.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader to create and execute recovery plans for critical or delayed roles.
• Maintain high accuracy in ATS data processing; generate dashboards, analyze hiring metrics, and present insights for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain a compelling pitch about the company and business unit; continuously enhance business acumen and selling techniques.
• Support employer branding initiatives including social media engagement, EVP communication, and participation in hiring events or career fairs.
• Work with Market, Regional, and Global TA teams on projects that enhance recruitment processes, systems, and tools.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills across all interactions, candidate, stakeholder, and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct market research on talent availability, competitor activity, and potential events, present insights and recommendations to the team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Non Technology ,  Commercial Sales,  Corporate business hiring, with full-time UG/PG; HR qualification preferred.
• Strong expertise using sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards, networking channels).
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools; strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers and HR partners across multiple levels.
• Strong skills in analyzing recruitment metrics and generating insights to improve processes.
• Experience supporting employer branding activities and using social media for talent engagement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently in a fast paced environment.
• Adaptability, continuous learning mindset, and openness to change.
• Strong attention to detail with high standards of accuracy in data management.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team structure.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Experience Level

Senior Level