the Role
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Talent Acquisition Lead to spearhead our recruitment strategy and ensure we attract, engage, and retain top-tier talent across diverse functions.
This role goes beyond operational hiringit requires a strategic partner who can collaborate with business leaders, influence workforce planning, and drive recruitment excellence in a competitive talent market.
As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle while also shaping talent strategies, optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and ensuring an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
You will leverage data-driven insights, cutting-edge sourcing techniques, and innovative assessment tools to deliver high-quality hires that align with business growth objectives.
Key Talent Acquisition Leadership
- Partner with business leadership to define workforce requirements, hiring priorities, and talent strategies aligned with organizational growth plans.
- Design and implement recruitment strategies for niche, senior, and high-volume roles, ensuring optimal time-to-hire and quality-of-hire metrics.
- Build and maintain a strong employer brand presence across professional networks, social media, and talent communities.
Recruitment Excellence & Delivery
Oversee and execute end-to-end recruitment processes across functions and levels, ensuring a high standard of candidate experience.Lead sourcing initiatives using advanced recruitment techniques, market mapping, and talent intelligence tools.Leverage ATS platforms and assessment tools (e.g., TestGorilla, HackerRank) to streamline hiring workflows, maintain accurate pipelines, and track performance metrics.Drive offer negotiations with selected candidates while aligning compensation discussions with market benchmarks and business expectations.Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers and clients, providing market insights, recruitment analytics, and hiring status updates.Influence hiring decisions through consultative talent advisory, ensuring alignment between business needs and candidate capabilities.Team Leadership & Mentoring
Mentor, train, and upskill junior recruiters, instilling best practices and fostering a high-performance culture within the talent acquisition team.Champion process improvement initiatives, adopting technology and automation to enhance recruitment efficiency.Data-Driven Talent Management
Develop and maintain recruitment dashboards, metrics, and reports for both internal leadership and client presentations.Use hiring data to forecast talent needs, identify bottlenecks, and refine sourcing strategies.Key Requirements
Experience : 7+ years in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership or strategic recruitment role within IT, Consulting, or Managed Services.Expertise : Proven track record in senior and niche hiring, client coordination, and workforce planning.Technology Proficiency : Advanced experience with ATS platforms and digital assessment tools.Market Acumen : Deep understanding of emerging hiring trends, compensation strategies, and competitive intelligence.Leadership Skills : Strong ability to influence, mentor, and inspire recruitment teams.Communication & Negotiation : Exceptional stakeholder management and candidate engagement skills, including effective objection handling.Analytical Capability : Ability to translate recruitment data into actionable strategies(ref : iimjobs.com)