Lead - Talent Acquisition - IT Services & Consulting

Role & responsibilities:

- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans aligned with company goals and objectives.

- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of recruiters, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.

- Candidate Sourcing: Oversee the sourcing of candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals. Should be hands-on and be able to source and close the positions on his/her own too as and when required. Should be able to give solutions to the team members and give strategic direction for sourcing.

- Candidate Assessment: Design and implement effective assessment and selection techniques to ensure quality hires.

- Employer Branding: Enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice through branding initiatives and positive candidate experiences.

- Metrics and Reporting: Track key recruitment metrics and provide regular reporting on recruitment activities, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire.

- Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing needs and facilitate effective recruitment processes.

- Compliance: Ensure requisite compliances and governance with all relevant throughout the recruitment process.

- Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Preferred candidate profile:

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

- Proven experience as a Lead Talent Acquisition (hands-on) or similar role, with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.

- In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, including sourcing, assessing, and hiring candidates across various levels and functions.

- Strong understanding of employer branding strategies and techniques.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics to drive decision-making.

Attributes :

- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into recruitment strategies.

- Results-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency.

- Leadership qualities with a strong emphasis on team development and mentorship.

- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

- Ethical and compliant with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.