Talent Acquisition Lead

We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Talent Acquisition Lead to join our client's team through Acme Services . This pivotal role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, from sourcing to onboarding. The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting skills to partner with department heads, expertise in diverse recruiting methodologies, exceptional negotiation abilities, and a commitment to fostering a positive candidate experience and strong employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning : Plan and implement the company's talent acquisition strategy , aligning it with overall business objectives.
• Stakeholder Consultation : Consult and coordinate with Heads of Departments (HODs) on role definitions, job descriptions, requisition creation, compensation benchmarks, and effective sourcing strategies.
• Sourcing & Pipeline Development : Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting . Continuously develop networks / partnerships to actively build a robust database / pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment : Lead and perform end-to-end talent acquisition activities , including resume screening, phone screens, conducting candidate interviews, recommending final selection of applicants, and successfully closing qualified candidates .
• Negotiation & Interaction : Utilize strong negotiation skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels throughout the company.
• Pre-Employment Processes : Arrange pre-employment testing, background & references checks to ensure thorough candidate vetting.
• Job Posting & Branding : Place and update all job postings across various sources, including Social Media, Staffing partners, and Job Portals. Represent the company at recruiting events (e.g., college job placements), providing company / job information and interviewing applicants.
• Offer & Administration : Roll out offer letters / appointment letters and effectively maintain the applicant tracking system, recruiting reports , and other staffing administration functions as needed.
• Onboarding & Induction : Conduct new employee onboarding & induction , ensuring that processes are followed accurately and new hires are seamlessly integrated.
• Responsiveness & Support : Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations and applicant requests as required, maintaining high levels of communication and service.
• Employee Engagement : Play a key role in managing employee engagement initiatives, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.

Skills

Qualifications

Skills Required

Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, pipeline development, Negotiation Skills, Job Posting, Onboarding