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About Reed & WillowReed & Willow was built with a simple idea, recruitment can be sharper, more intuitive, and a whole lot more human.In the last six years, we’ve helped some of the most ambitious tech and SaaS companies build high-performing teams. We’ve stayed independent, stayed focused, and stayed real.Now, as we scale, we’re looking inward, to reimagine how we hire, grow, and engage our own people.Job Title: Lead Consultant – Talent AcquisitionExperience: 5–8 yearsDepartment: Talent Advisory, IT & Non-IT RecruitmentLocation: PuneReports to: Delivery LeadYour Next Big MoveAs a Lead Consultant, you will drive end-to-end recruitment delivery across both IT and Non-IT mandates, with a strong focus on client delivery and a high-growth business mindset. You’ll work closely with founders, client business unit heads, and internal recruitment teams to fulfill key hiring goals, while also playing a pivotal role in mentoring junior consultants and contributing as a subject matter expert.What You’ll Do- Act as the chief point of contact for clients and, at times, step into a Programme Manager role as needed. - Consult and strategize with clients to refine their hiring needs and align talent strategies with business goals. - Collaborate with the sourcing and research teams to identify, engage, and assess top executive-level talent. - Innovate and implement game-changing hiring strategies that improve recruitment efficiency and effectiveness. - Provide consistent communication and exceptional client service throughout the hiring process. - Develop deep insights into leadership styles, professional histories, and candidate-to-role alignment to ensure a strong fit. - This role primarily functions as an individual contributor, with additional responsibilities in stakeholder engagement and team management.What You’ll Bring- 5–8 years of recruitment experience, preferably with a staffing firm or product-led company - Proven ability in technology hiring across engineering, DevOps, QA, and product functions - Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and job board optimization - Excellent communication, calibration, and stakeholder management skills - A high sense of ownership, speed, and comfort with changing priorities - Bring your sense of humour — (the kind that's totally HR-compliant ) - High performing? Great. High-energy? Non-negotiable. Let’s keep the vibe up!