Talent Acquisition Lead (Second-in-Command to Head of TA)
Location : Andheri East, Mumbai
Company : Ergode
We are looking for a high-ownership, strategic, and data-driven Talent Acquisition Team Lead who will operate as the extended brain of the Head of Recruitment . This is not a traditional recruiter role—it requires someone who can lead hiring end-to-end, build scalable hiring engines, improve the source mix, and drive hiring volumes in a fast-paced ecommerce environment.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the TA function through analytics, dashboards, process excellence, talent intelligence, and strong stakeholder partnership.
What You Will Own
Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Co-create and execute recruitment strategies with the Head of TA, aligned with evolving business needs.
- Use data, insights, and structured hiring practices to advise and influence stakeholders.
- Develop continuous pipelines for critical talent segments.
Operational Leadership
Own the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing to onboarding—with strong independence.Improve conversion ratios, reduce time-to-hire, and strengthen candidate quality through funnel optimization.Build dashboards, weekly hiring insights, and TA metrics for leadership reviews.Sourcing & Talent Intelligence
Drive proactive sourcing across job boards, social platforms, referrals, headhunting, and talent mapping.Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and availability studies to steer hiring decisions.Experiment with new channels to improve source diversity and volume.Stakeholder Management
Work closely with functional leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce plans.Maintain strong communication, expectation management, and timely execution.Candidate Experience & Process Excellence
Ensure a seamless interview experience with structured assessments and clear communication.Enhance hiring processes and interview bar-raising mechanisms.Specialized Hiring Initiatives
Lead volume hiring, niche hiring, and select leadership roles .Plan and execute campus recruitment initiatives.Manage vendors only when needed to support scale.What You Bring
Education
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.Experience
5+ years in Talent Acquisition , ideally across fast-paced environments such as startups, ecommerce, or mid-sized organizations.Experience managing high-volume funnels as well as specialized talent searches.Strong analytical and presentation capabilities for reporting TA metrics.Skills & Competencies
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder partnership skills.Strong interviewer with a sharp eye for talent quality.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities.Hustle mindset—resourceful, proactive, and driven by outcomes.Technical Skills
Experience with ATS platforms (Keka preferred).Strong Excel / PowerPoint skills for reporting and dashboards.Familiarity with Canva is added advantage.Why Join Us
Work directly with the Head of Talent Acquisition in a high-impact, high-autonomy role.Influence and shape recruitment strategy for a rapidly scaling ecommerce organization.Opportunity to set up scalable hiring engines and be a true second-in-command.How to Apply
To ensure alignment with our structured hiring approach and to help us understand your thought process, please include a brief personal summary of your key takeaways from the book WHO by Geoff Smart in your application. Email it to hriday.j@ergode.com
