Team Lead - Talent Acquisition

Job Title : Team Lead - Talent Acquisition

Work Experience (years): 3 - 5 Years

Work Location : Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India

Annual Compensation : INR 480,000 - 540,000

Job Overview

Team Lead – Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team of talent acquisition specialists/recruiters.
• Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, interview techniques, and recruitment best practices.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set measurable goals, and foster professional development.
  

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent across various functions.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, and offer negotiations.
• Ensure the recruitment process aligns with organizational goals, culture, and diversity initiatives.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and market trends, delivering key insights for informed decision-making.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other talent sourcing channels.
  

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Maintain compliance with all legal and regulatory hiring requirements.
• Analyze and report key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and diversity hiring.
  

Employer Branding & Market Insights

• Partner with marketing and HR teams to strengthen the employer brand and attract top talent to the organization.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor hiring strategies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition.
  

Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process, ensuring fairness and equity in hiring decisions.
• Implement strategies to attract and hire a diverse pool of candidates from varied backgrounds.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in managing recruitment processes, meeting hiring goals, and driving team performance.
• Proficiency with recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and HR software.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Sound knowledge of labour laws and hiring regulations.