Lead - Talent Acquisition

Job Information

Job Type

Permanent

Date Opened

02/24/2025

Work Shift

India Shift

Work Experience

8 - 10 years

Industry

IT Services

Work Location

Chennai - OMR

State/Province

Tamil Nadu

City

chennai

Zip/Postal Code

600113

Country

India

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing & Acquisition:

• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies to attract top talent across diverse skill sets.

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, market mapping, and talent communities.

• Build a strong passive talent pipeline for critical roles.

• Implement innovative employer branding initiatives to enhance talent engagement.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, understanding workforce needs and aligning TA strategies accordingly.

• Drive collaborative hiring processes, ensuring seamless communication between TA, HRBPs, and business units.

• Set clear expectations, provide market insights, and advise on hiring trends to influence talent decisions.

Recruitment Metrics & Analytics:

• Define and track key TA metrics (TAT, source effectiveness, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, etc.).

• Present data-driven insights and recruitment dashboards to leadership.

• Continuously optimize TA performance based on hiring trends, efficiency, and feedback.

Talent Acquisition Excellence & Process Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvements in the hiring process to enhance candidate experience and reduce time-to-fill.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives, and best recruitment practices.

• Lead or contribute to TA projects such as ATS optimization, employer branding, and referral programs.

• Train and mentor recruiters on best practices in sourcing and stakeholder management.

Requirements:

8+ years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, with expertise in sourcing, stakeholder management, and TA analytics.

Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and drive recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.

Strong analytical mindset with experience in TA metrics, reporting, and data-driven hiring decisions.

Proficiency in ATS tools (Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, or similar) and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, etc.).

Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments (e.g., IT, Tech, Consulting, or Startups) is a plus.