Talent Acquisition Partner

Company Description

Wabtec Corporation https://www.wabteccorp.com is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 30K employees in facilities throughout the world.

This role is in one of our recently acquired company - Frauscher Sensor Technology India Private Limited, A Wabtec company) www.frauscher.in .

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Bengaluru, India Function: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Experience: 10+ Years Reports To: Talent Acquisition Lead

About the Role

Wabtec is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead hiring initiatives across Engineering, Digital, IT, Manufacturing, Corporate Functions, and Leadership roles. This individual will serve as a strategic talent advisor to business leaders, driving hiring outcomes through strong stakeholder management, market intelligence, talent mapping, and disciplined execution against aggressive hiring metrics.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a proven track record of closing complex and niche positions, and is passionate about delivering measurable business impact through talent acquisition excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Partnering

Partner with senior business leaders to understand workforce plans and proactively develop talent acquisition strategies aligned to business priorities. Act as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners on talent market trends, compensation intelligence, competitor hiring activity, and talent availability. Lead hiring discussions for critical, niche, and leadership positions. Drive data-driven recruitment decisions and influence hiring outcomes through market insights.

End-to-End Recruitment Leadership

Own the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition approval to candidate onboarding. Develop sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill and high-priority positions. Build robust talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, passive candidate engagement, and talent mapping. Ensure high-quality candidate assessment and selection processes. Drive offer negotiations and improve offer acceptance rates.

Recruitment Metrics & Operational Excellence

Deliver hiring targets while consistently meeting and exceeding key recruitment metrics. Drive accountability with hiring managers to ensure hiring decisions are made within established timelines. Monitor recruitment funnel performance and proactively address bottlenecks. Ensure all requisitions have clear hiring plans, interview teams, and decision timelines.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Influence senior stakeholders to drive faster hiring decisions and improve recruitment efficiency. Conduct regular hiring reviews with business leaders and HR leadership. Escalate hiring risks proactively and recommend mitigation plans. Mentor recruiters and share best practices across the Talent Acquisition team.

Diversity & Employer Branding

Champion diversity hiring initiatives and build diverse candidate pipelines. Support leadership diversity hiring objectives through targeted sourcing strategies. Represent Wabtec at industry events, networking forums, and campus engagement programs. Strengthen Wabtec's employer brand through candidate engagement and market outreach initiatives.

Key Performance Metrics (KPIs)

The successful candidate will be measured on:

Delivery Metrics

Time-to-Fill

Time-to-Slate Offer Acceptance Rate Requisition Aging Hiring Manager Satisfaction Candidate Experience Scores Quality of Hire Direct Sourcing Ratio Agency Spend Reduction

Strategic Metrics

Diversity Hiring Achievement

Leadership/Critical Role Closure Rate Pipeline Readiness for Strategic Skills Internal Mobility and Talent Conversion Metrics Campus and Internship Conversion Success

Operational Metrics

ATS Data Accuracy

SLA Adherence Interview Scheduling Turnaround Time Recruitment Process Compliance

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. 10-12 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience within Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing, Technology, GCC, or multinational environments. Demonstrated success hiring for Engineering, Software, Hardware, Embedded Systems, Digital Technology, AI/ML, Data Analytics, Manufacturing, and Leadership positions. Proven experience partnering with Director-level and VP-level stakeholders. Strong expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, market research, and direct sourcing. Experience managing high-volume as well as niche hiring requirements simultaneously. Strong understanding of recruitment analytics and workforce planning.

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity - Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that