Team Lead -Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Overview

• Seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead – Talent Acquisition to manage and guide recruitment initiatives.
• Responsible for leading a team of recruiters, developing effective hiring strategies, and ensuring timely and high-quality talent acquisition across departments.
• The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle, and the ability to build a collaborative and performance-driven team culture.

Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists/Recruiters.
• Provide direction on sourcing strategies, interview techniques, and recruitment best practices.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and set measurable goals.
• Support continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Oversee the full recruitment cycle — from job postings and screening to interviews and offer closures.
• Ensure all recruitment activities align with company goals, culture, and diversity priorities.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand hiring requirements.
• Align recruitment plans with business objectives and provide timely hiring updates.
• Maintain relationships with external agencies, partners, and job boards.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize recruitment processes.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and organizational hiring standards.
• Track and report key recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and diversity ratios.

Employer Branding & Market Insights

• Work with HR and Marketing teams to strengthen the company’s employer brand.
• Promote the organization as an employer of choice through campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and competitor hiring movements.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion diversity and inclusion in all recruitment processes.
• Implement initiatives to attract and engage a diverse talent pool.
• Ensure equitable and unbiased selection practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory capacity.
• Proven success in managing recruitment processes and achieving hiring targets.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting tools, ATS, and HR software.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have strong knowledge of recruiting tools, ATS, and HR software.

Experience:

• Team leading: 2 years (Required)
• Talent acquisition: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Required)

Work Location: In person