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Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kumaran SystemsChennai, Republic Of India, IN
13 hours ago
Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Talent Acquisition professional to lead and mentor our recruitment team supporting Canada. This is a hybrid role that combines hands-on recruitment for critical positions with team management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a player-coach, passionate about both sourcing top talent and developing a high-performing recruitment team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Management & Leadership (40%)

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide continuous feedback, and support the professional development of team members.
  • Oversee the team's workload, ensuring equitable distribution and efficient management of requisitions.
  • Monitor team performance against KPIs (Time-to-Fill, Quality of Hire, Candidate Satisfaction) and implement improvement strategies.

2. Hands-On Recruitment (40%)

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for senior, critical, and hard-to-fill positions across various functions in Canada.
  • Develop innovative sourcing strategies to build a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates.
  • Conduct thorough screening, interviewing, and assessment of candidates to ensure a high-quality hire.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers in Canada to understand their team needs, define role requirements, and provide market insights.
  • 3. Recruitment Operations & Process Improvement (20%)

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the recruitment team, ensuring processes are efficient and scalable.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, technology adoption, and enhancement of the candidate experience.
  • Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Canadian employment laws and regulations.
  • Analyze recruitment data and metrics to create reports for senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a team lead, senior, or assistant manager capacity.
  • Proven experience recruiting for Canadian markets and a strong understanding of the EST time zone work requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a team, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
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