Team Leader - Talent Acquisition (5-10 yrs)

Job Title: Team Leader - Talent Acquisition

Location: Pune

Experience: Minimum 5 years in IT and Non-IT Recruitment

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Days: 6 Days (2 Saturday , 3 Saturday- Off)

Role Overview:

- As a Team Leader in Talent Acquisition, you will lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment professionals to identify, engage, and onboard top talent for various technical and non-technical roles.

- You will be responsible for overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle, from developing effective hiring strategies to ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring efficient and high-quality recruitment processes.

- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

- Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback to improve team capabilities.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

- Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies for both IT and Non-IT hiring needs.

- Work closely with senior leadership to understand workforce planning and hiring projections.

- Ensure alignment between recruitment strategies and business goals.

End-to-End Recruitment Management:

- Oversee the full recruitment process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating, and offer management.

- Use both traditional and innovative sourcing methods to attract diverse talent pools.

- Manage the selection process for senior and specialized roles.

Stakeholder Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with department heads and hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs.

- Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment progress, market trends, and candidate pipeline health.

Process Improvement:

- Continuously assess and improve recruitment processes, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and aligned with company values.

- Implement best practices to enhance candidate experience and improve time-to-fill metrics.

Market Intelligence:

- Stay updated on the latest recruitment trends, talent pools, and industry standards in both IT and Non-IT sectors.

- Identify emerging recruitment challenges and proactively devise solutions.

Key Requirements:

Experience:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant exposure to both IT and Non-IT sectors.

- Proven track record of successfully managing a recruitment team and achieving recruitment goals.

Technical Expertise

- Strong understanding of the IT recruitment landscape (e.g., software engineers, developers, data scientists, IT support).

- Familiarity with Non-IT recruitment (e.g., sales, marketing, HR, operations, finance, legal).

Leadership & Communication:

- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams and stakeholders.

Process-Oriented:

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency.

- Strong understanding of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR technologies.

Results-Driven:

- Ability to manage high volumes of recruitment and deliver results within set timelines.

- Experience in improving recruitment efficiency, cost-per-hire, and other key performance metrics.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with employer branding and campus recruitment initiatives.

- Knowledge of recruitment analytics and metrics to drive decision-making.

- Ability to manage vendor relationships, including staffing agencies.