Job Title: Lead Talent AcquisitionExperience: 78 years Location: Chennai Team Size: 23 Recruiters About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategicLead Talent Acquisition to drive and deliver end-to-end recruitment excellence. This individual will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, mentoring a small team of recruiters, and partnering with business stakeholders to meet critical hiring goals and deadlines. Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Talent Acquisition: Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals across functions and levels.
Sourcing & Screening Excellence: Lead proactive sourcing efforts through various channels (portals, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, etc.) and ensure high-quality screening practices to deliver strong candidate pipelines.
Talent Pipeline Building: Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across key roles and functions.
Client Partnership & Delivery: Act as a trusted advisor to business heads, understanding their talent needs and delivering on hiring mandates with speed and quality.
Offer & Closing Mastery: Own the offer management and negotiation process to ensure successful closures and smooth onboarding.
Team Management: Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 23 recruiters. Set performance targets, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of hiring commitments.
Core Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Negotiation and closing capabilities
Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
High ownership, problem-solving, and execution focus
Requirements:
78 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a team leadership or senior recruiter role
Proven track record of hiring across multiple functions and levels
Hands-on experience with modern sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Experience reporting metrics
Benefits
What We Offer:
A collaborative and inclusive culture.
Opportunities to lead HR initiatives and make a tangible impact.
Flexible working culture and access to growth opportunities.
Employement Category:
Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: BPO / Call CenterRole Category: HRFunctional Area: Not SpecifiedRole/Responsibilies: Lead Talent Acquisition