Sr. Specialist/Manager - Talent Acquisition – Non-Tech Hiring (Human Capital)

Senior Specialist/Manager - Talent Acquisition (Non-Tech Hiring)

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $90 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2026, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for an accomplished candidate with a record of academic and professional achievement to be a part of our innovative Talent Acquisition team based in the Firm’s office in Hyderabad. This is a dynamic, high-visibility position offering multiple opportunities to work closely with the firm’s various businesses.

WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, executing, and refining the recruitment strategies for finance and enabling groups across business units. You will be expected to manage end-to-end hiring requirements (which includes, but is not limited to, requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, and interviewing), build collaborative relationships and partner with hiring managers. You will also be responsible for driving and enhancing various recruitment programs for our global operations as well as streamlining existing processes. You will be expected to obtain and maintain documentation and data to support operational efficiency and compliance requirements. You will manage execution of projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met. You will facilitate communication between cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders. You will also prepare, present, and deliver executive-level program project status reports to senior management.

Additionally, you will have an opportunity to utilize non-traditional forms of recruitment, branding and marketing, while championing best recruitment practices within the team. You will be required to stay abreast with external marketplace and industry trends in the Talent Acquisition space.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Desired candidate profile:

• We are looking for candidates with 4 -8 years of relevant TA experience
• Candidates should have strong sourcing skills and end to end Lateral Talent Acquisition experience (Both Tech and Non-tech hiring experience works)
• Candidates should possess exceptional problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills
• Pedigree: We are okay with any MBA graduates from 2018 to 2022 batches

The ideal candidate should hold:

Basic qualifications	Description
A MBA from a top-tier business school	with 4 to 8 years of lateral/market recruitment experience
Solid end-to-end knowledge	of the lateral/market recruitment process with a good grasp on sourcing across different platforms
Experience of working	with senior stakeholders
The ability to perform	market intelligence and competitor analysis
The capacity to adapt	to a highly evolved and flexible work culture
A proven track record of	proficient problem solving, organizational and analytical skills

We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers .

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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