Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, the company brings great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Innovation power enables delivery on the ambition of a circular economy and breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. Specialty Chemicals and Materials. More than 10,000 employees.
Syensqo is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment for business units and functions across India and the wider APAC region. This is a hands-on recruitment and advisory role with direct accountability for sourcing, attracting, assessing, and closing high-quality talent across a diverse portfolio that includes commercial, corporate, industrial, Research & Innovation, digital, and IT positions. The professional will work closely with hiring managers, HR teams, and regional stakeholders, combining strong sourcing expertise, local market knowledge, and recruitment data to deliver an effective and consistent hiring experience in a hybrid setup based out of Mumbai.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from intake and sourcing strategy through assessment, offer negotiation, and candidate closure.
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Conduct screening calls and structured, competency-based interviews while managing multiple recruitment priorities across functions, countries, and seniority levels.
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Ensure high-quality and consistent candidate and hiring manager experiences, maintaining momentum and proactively addressing delivery risks or delays.
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Develop tailored sourcing strategies for specialist, senior, and difficult-to-fill positions using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, professional networks, referrals, and local channels.
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Build talent maps and sustainable pipelines for current and future hiring needs while providing market intelligence on talent availability, location, compensation, competitor activity, and sourcing conditions.
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Partner consultatively with business leaders, hiring managers, and regional HR to translate business requirements into clear role profiles, assessment criteria, and recruitment strategies.
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Manage all requisitions, candidate records, and recruitment activities accurately in SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting ensuring full process compliance.
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Track recruitment performance, pipeline health, and agreed KPIs using Power BI dashboards, analyzing data to identify bottlenecks and support strategic decision-making.
Requirements and Qualifications:
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At least 6 years of end-to-end Talent Acquisition experience, including significant experience in an internal or embedded consultative recruitment model.
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Proven recruitment delivery across India and multiple APAC markets supporting diverse business units and corporate functions.
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Advanced direct-sourcing capability, passive candidate engagement, talent mapping, Boolean search, and LinkedIn Recruiter expertise.
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Mandatory hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting.
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Practical experience using Power BI dashboards to monitor recruitment performance and generate management reports.
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Full professional proficiency in English with strong stakeholder management, influencing, and offer-negotiation skills.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
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Preferred experience recruiting across commercial, industrial, R&I, digital, or IT roles within a multinational matrix organization.
