Talent Acquisition Lead

Location : Chennai

Department : Talent Acquisition

Experience : 8 - 12 years of experience

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic professional to lead high-volume recruitment initiatives across multiple business units. This role requires strong planning, execution, and stakeholder management skills to deliver large-scale hiring within tight timelines while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Volume Hiring Strategy & Execution

Design and implement high-volume recruitment plans aligned with business forecasts.

Execute sourcing strategies using multi-channel platforms (job boards, social media, referrals, campus hiring, walk-ins, and vendor partnerships).

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with business leaders, hiring managers, and vendors to ensure alignment on hiring goals and timelines.

Provide regular updates and insights through dashboards and reports.

Candidate Experience & Process Compliance

Ensure smooth candidate engagement and onboarding for large-scale drives.

Maintain compliance with organizational policies and audit requirements.

Data Analytics & Reporting

Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, conversion ratios, sourcing effectiveness) using Excel, ATS, and HRMS tools .

Use data-driven insights to optimize hiring strategies.

Employer Branding & Campus Engagement

Represent the organization at job fairs and hiring events .

Drive branding initiatives to attract talent for bulk hiring needs.

Skills & Competencies

Proven experience in high-volume hiring across IT and Non-IT roles.

Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Proficiency in Excel, dashboards, ATS / HRMS systems .

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Ability to manage tight timelines and large-scale recruitment drives .

Preferred Experience

Prior experience in walk-in drives .

Familiarity with vendor management and recruitment automation tools.

Knowledge of DEI practices in large-scale hiring.