Talent Partner - Leadership & Strategic Hiring

Talent Partner - Leadership & Strategic Hiring

Location: Domlur, Bangalore – Work From Office
Experience: 8+ years

About the Role

As a Talent Partner focusing on Leadership and Strategic Hiring at Apna, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our leadership team and driving strategic recruitment initiatives. You will collaborate with senior leaders to identify talent needs and build a strong pipeline of high-caliber candidates for critical leadership roles.

What You’ll Own

• Partner with business executives to understand and anticipate hiring needs for leadership and strategic positions across Product, Tech, Business, Sales, Growth, Support & Strategy.
• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to attract top-tier leadership talent. Run high-quality headhunting, passive sourcing & research-driven search.
• Build & maintain org maps, talent intelligence & competitive insights. Utilise market intelligence and data to inform recruiting decisions and drive proactive sourcing efforts.
• Screen, assess, and present candidates to hiring managers, ensuring alignment with leadership competencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with external networks, industry contacts, and potential candidates to create a diverse talent pool.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for leadership roles, from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve recruitment processes and drive a positive candidate experience.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Proven experience in a talent acquisition role focusing on leadership and executive hiring.
• Strong understanding of leadership competencies and the ability to assess candidates effectively.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills with stakeholders and industry contacts.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while managing multiple high-priority searches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, specifically in leadership and strategic hiring.
• Deep knowledge of recruitment practices, sourcing strategies, and market trends for leadership roles.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive data-informed recruiting decisions.
• High levels of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated success in building diverse talent pipelines and promoting inclusive hiring practices.