About Reed & Willow Reed & Willow was built with a simple idea, recruitment can be sharper, more intuitive, and a whole lot more human. In the last six years, we’ve helped some of the most ambitious tech and SaaS companies build high-performing teams. We’ve stayed independent, stayed focused, and stayed real. Now, as we scale, we’re looking inward, to reimagine how we hire, grow, and engage our own people. Job Title: Lead Consultant – Talent Acquisition Experience: 5–8 years Department: Talent Advisory, IT & Non-IT Recruitment Location : Pune Reports to : Delivery Lead Your Next Big Move As a Lead Consultant, you will drive end-to-end recruitment delivery across both IT and Non-IT mandates, with a strong focus on client delivery and a high-growth business mindset. You’ll work closely with founders, client business unit heads, and internal recruitment teams to fulfill key hiring goals, while also playing a pivotal role in mentoring junior consultants and contributing as a subject matter expert. What You’ll Do Act as the chief point of contact for clients and, at times, step into a Programme Manager role as needed. Consult and strategize with clients to refine their hiring needs and align talent strategies with business goals. Collaborate with the sourcing and research teams to identify, engage, and assess top executive-level talent. Innovate and implement game-changing hiring strategies that improve recruitment efficiency and effectiveness. Provide consistent communication and exceptional client service throughout the hiring process. Develop deep insights into leadership styles, professional histories, and candidate-to-role alignment to ensure a strong fit. This role primarily functions as an individual contributor, with additional responsibilities in stakeholder engagement and team management. What You’ll Bring 5–8 years of recruitment experience, preferably with a staffing firm or product-led company Proven ability in technology hiring across engineering, DevOps, QA, and product functions Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and job board optimization Excellent communication, calibration, and stakeholder management skills A high sense of ownership, speed, and comfort with changing priorities Bring your sense of humour — (the kind that's totally HR-compliant 😄) High performing? Great. High-energy? Non-negotiable. Let’s keep the vibe up! Show more Show less