Senior Talent Attraction Specialist

Shape talent attraction and recruitment across India

Are you interested in shaping talent attraction strategies within a global organisation supporting the green transition? As a Senior Talent Attraction Specialist, you will be responsible for end-to-end talent acquisition across India, partnering with business and global stakeholders to build talent pipelines, enhance candidate experiences, and utilise AI, recruitment analytics, and HR technology to support future workforce needs. How would you like to contribute to a growing international business that connects people and opportunities?

Build talent pipelines and modern recruitment practices

As a Senior Talent Attraction Specialist, you will manage end-to-end talent acquisition activities across functions and seniority levels while collaborating closely with business leaders, HR teams, and global colleagues. The role combines strategic sourcing, employer branding, recruitment analytics, campus hiring, stakeholder collaboration, and the application of AI-enabled recruitment technologies to support current and future hiring needs.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce plans and business priorities
• Build talent pipelines through direct sourcing, talent mapping, referrals, market intelligence, and targeted campaigns
• Manage campus hiring, university partnerships, and early-career talent programmes
• Utilise AI, automation, SAP SuccessFactors or Workday, and recruitment analytics to improve hiring processes
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient, and inclusive recruitment practices

This position is based in Chennai and reports to the HR Director India and Head of Talent Attraction, People   Culture. Collaboration with global stakeholders and occasional travel may be required.

Collaborative talent acquisition professional with global experience

You are a collaborative and professional professional who enjoys building relationships and working across diverse teams and cultures. You communicate clearly, approach challenges with curiosity, and use data and insights to support decision-making. You are comfortable balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery and are committed to creating a positive candidate experience. You value inclusion, transparency, and continuous improvement while working in an international environment.

You also have:

• 14-18 years of talent acquisition or recruitment experience
• Experience working within multinational organisations, GCCs, or matrixed international environments
• Experience developing talent sourcing strategies and talent pipelines
• Experience with recruitment analytics, reporting, and hiring performance metrics
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or Workday HRIS
• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification
• Contribute to NKT’s growth and the green tomorrow

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work with international colleagues, contribute to talent attraction initiatives across India, and support business growth through modern recruitment practices. You will be part of a collaborative team where you can expand your skills in strategic sourcing, recruitment technology, employer branding, and stakeholder engagement while supporting NKT’s continued development.
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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 30th of November 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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