Talent Acquisition Lead

Position: Talent Acquisition – Strategic Leader

Location: Noida
Experience: 8–12 Years
Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview :-

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Talent Acquisition Leader to oversee the end-to-end recruitment function. The role demands a dynamic professional with a proven track record in managing recruitment teams, building client relationships, and driving innovative hiring strategies aligned with organizational goals. This is a client-facing role that requires strategic thinking, leadership, and deep market understanding to ensure timely and high-quality talent delivery.

Key Responsibilities :-

1. Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders and senior stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and workforce plans.
• Drive recruitment excellence by establishing data-driven and scalable hiring processes.
• Ensure alignment of recruitment goals with overall business and talent strategy.

2. Client and Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and internal business heads.
• Understand client business goals, talent requirements, and culture to deliver tailored hiring solutions.
• Provide regular market insights, hiring trends, and competitive intelligence to clients and leadership teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.

3. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the recruitment team to achieve hiring targets and maintain performance excellence.
• Provide coaching, training, and skill development to ensure professional growth of team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

4. Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Oversee and manage the complete recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing to offer management.
• Ensure seamless candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Manage senior and niche mandates through direct sourcing, referrals, and strategic headhunting.

5. Sourcing and Candidate Generation

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify top talent across industries.
• Utilize a mix of traditional and modern sourcing channels — job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and social media.
• Drive proactive talent mapping and pipeline development for critical and leadership roles.
• Build and maintain a network of passive candidates for future opportunities.

6. Process Improvement

• Continuously evaluate and enhance recruitment processes to improve efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology for data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.

7. Reporting & Analytics

• Track, analyze, and present key hiring metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness.
• Provide insights to management for data-backed decision-making.
• Prepare periodic reports on recruitment performance and market dynamics.

Key Skills & Competencies :-

• Proven experience in strategic and high-volume recruitment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment operations and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Hands-on experience with modern ATS tools and sourcing platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven, and client-focused environment.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and build high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Educational Qualification :-

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Additional certifications in HR or Talent Acquisition will be an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person