About the Role:

The Associate Team Lead - Talent Acquisition is responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment while supporting effective execution of the talent acquisition agenda across Bunge's operations in India. The role partners closely with hiring managers, HR and business stakeholders to translate workforce needs into practical sourcing and hiring strategies, build strong and diverse talent pipelines, and deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience. In addition to independently managing requisitions, the role is expected to demonstrate ownership, provide day-to-day guidance where required, and contribute to process improvement and talent acquisition projects.

Responsibilities:

Own and manage the complete recruitment life cycle for assigned roles, from intake and sourcing through screening, interview coordination, selection, offer management and pre-joining engagement.
Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to understand role requirements, talent availability, hiring priorities and timelines, and agree on an effective recruitment strategy.
Develop targeted sourcing plans using LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals, job portals, social platforms, talent communities and other cost-effective channels.
Build and maintain qualified, diverse talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, with a strong focus on white-collar professional roles.
Conduct structured candidate screening and assessment to evaluate capability, experience, motivation, compensation expectations, availability and overall role fit.
Provide market insights and evidence-based recommendations to hiring managers on talent availability, sourcing effectiveness, candidate quality and selection decisions.
Deliver a professional and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, transparent process management and strong stakeholder coordination.
Manage offer discussions and support successful offer closure, documentation and pre-boarding in line with company policies and approval requirements.
Monitor recruitment progress and key hiring metrics, identify risks or bottlenecks early, and take corrective action to improve speed, quality and process discipline.
Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information in the applicant tracking system and ensure compliance with recruitment processes, data privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Support, guide and share best practices with team members as required, helping strengthen sourcing capability, process consistency, and overall team delivery.
Contribute to employer branding, continuous improvement initiatives, recruitment projects and other talent acquisition priorities as assigned.

Responsibilities - Key Stakeholder Partnerships:

Hiring managers and business leaders
HR Business Partners and broader HR teams
Talent Acquisition colleagues and shared-service teams
Candidates, recruitment partners and external talent communities

Qualifications:

Master's degree in business administration, Human Resources or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Approximately 4-6 years of end-to-end recruitment experience, including demonstrated success in sourcing and hiring in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
Hands-on experience recruiting across multiple functions and managing several requisitions and competing priorities simultaneously.
Experience with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing or recruitment platforms is preferred.

Required Skills:

Strong sourcing, talent mapping, screening, and candidate management capability.
Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to provide practical recruitment recommendations.
Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills, with proficiency in English.
Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Data-oriented mindset with attention to recruitment metrics, process quality, and continuous improvement.
High attention to detail, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
Collaborative team orientation with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and service mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Associate Team Lead- Talent Acquisition