IN-Senior Associate_ Contingent Workforce Sourcing _Contingent Workforce_IFS_ Gurgaon

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness.

Those in workforce strategy at PwC will specialise in providing strategic consulting services to help organisations optimise their workforce and talent management strategies. You will work closely with clients to analyse workforce trends, develop workforce planning strategies, and design talent acquisition, development, and retention programmes to align with business objectives and drive organisational success.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to join our Contingent Workforce (CW) Desk, supporting the firm’s fast-growing demand for Third-Party Resources (TPR) across diverse business lines. This role goes beyond transactional recruitment—it requires strong vendor management, deep understanding of compliance frameworks, and the ability to handle high-volume, complex staffing needs with speed and accuracy.

The recruiter will partner closely with business stakeholders, Strategic Sourcing, HR Operations, and external vendors to ensure smooth and compliant hiring. This position is critical to driving agility, cost efficiency, and compliance in the contingent workforce hiring process.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Delivery

• Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for contingent workforce requirements (demand intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closure).
• Manage demands at scale across service lines and geographies ( Tech & Non-Tech)
• Deliver within agreed SLAs, ensuring speed, quality, and cost efficiency in hiring.
• Ensure strong candidate experience and timely communication throughout the process.
• Lead team of recruiters to achieve defined goals, act as mentor.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Drive TPR recruitment activities across all  business units.
• Act as the SPOC between business stakeholders and vendors for demand fulfillment.
• Handle escalations and provide solutions for critical business demands.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure strict adherence to firm’s risk, quality, and compliance guidelines in contingent hiring.
• Coordinate on conversion addendums, contract renewals, and compensation benchmarking.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and reports to support internal and external reviews.

Reporting & Analytics

• Track and publish weekly/monthly dashboards on hiring progress, vendor performance, and SLA compliance.
• Analyze vendor margins, rate trends, and hiring bottlenecks to provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Talent Acquisition/ Recruitments/ Hiring
• Familiarity with diversity and inclusion recruitment strategies

Preferred skill sets:

• Experience in a corporate recruitment environment.

Years of experience required:

Minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment, with a focus on hiring for audit roles.

Education qualification:

BBA, MBA, B.Com, M.Com, PGDM

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor in Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

In Sourcing

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Career Development, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Human Resources Management (HRM), Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Organizational Development (OD), Organizational Management, Organizational Psychology, Personnel Development, Self-Awareness, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Strategic Human Resource Planning {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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