Principal Talent Acquisition Partner

Join phData, a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack. We partner with major cloud data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Fivetran, Pinecone, Glean and dbt to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. We're committed to helping global enterprises overcome their toughest data challenges.   

phData is a remote-first global company with employees based in the United States, Latin America and India. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity, ownership and trust. Even though we're growing extremely fast, we maintain a casual, exciting work environment. We hire top performers and allow you the autonomy to deliver results.

• 6x Snowflake Partner of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
• Fivetran, dbt, Atlation, Matillion Partner of the Year
• #1 Partner in Snowflake Advanced Certifications
• 600+ Expert Cloud Certifications (Sigma, AWS, Azure, Dataiku, etc)
• Recognized as an award-winning workplace in US, India and LATAM
• Job Title: Principal Talent Acquisition Partner
• Experience: 8-12 years
• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work Mode: Hybrid Model (3 days from Office)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced IT Recruiter with a strong background in end-to-end recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and expertise in direct sourcing and LinkedIn sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

• 8+ years of full cycle recruitment experience
• Operate as a trusted strategic advisor to senior business leaders (Director-level and above), owning and delivering on the most critical and complex requisitions that directly impact phData’s growth and long-term success.
• Demonstrate strong organizational savvy, navigating business dynamics, anticipating talent risks (e.g., attrition, skill gaps), and proactively influencing hiring strategies that align with business priorities and change initiatives.
• Participate in the design and implementation of best-in-class hiring practices, with a focus on executive and niche technical roles, gaining alignment from stakeholders and driving consistency across the broader Talent Acquisition function.
• Champion phData’s external employer brand, particularly within client groups, taking actionable steps to enhance visibility, engagement, and perception in competitive talent markets.
• Serve as a “talent magnet”—attracting top external Talent Acquisition professionals and building strong, credible relationships with high-caliber candidates across the industry.
• Take an official mentor and advisor role within the Talent Acquisition team, providing coaching, development, and feedback to support team growth and excellence.
• Offer influential input on team composition, including hiring decisions, promotions, and performance management, helping shape the future of the TA organization.
• Act as a consultant to GTA leadership, contributing thought leadership, market insights, and strategic direction across multiple facets of talent acquisition.
• May lead or contribute to enterprise-level initiatives or strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and talent priorities.
• Build and maintain deep, trusted relationships both within the TA team and across phData, including with People Operations Partners and business leaders, to drive integrated workforce strategies.
• Maintain a forward-looking view of talent market trends, competitor activity, and emerging best practices, consistently sharing actionable market intelligence to inform hiring decisions and organizational planning.
• Represent phData’s values, culture, and mission with professionalism and integrity, both internally and externally.

Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of experience in IT recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced environment and the Data Engineering domain.
• Proven experience in direct sourcing and utilizing LinkedIn for recruitment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in technical recruiting for various IT roles.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously.

phData celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at phData. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at People Operations.