Lead - Recruitment - IT

Please apply after reading the JD & if you are based in Pune only. We will not be able to consider any outstation candidates. Prefer immediate joiner. 1 position only.

We are looking for a hands-on, high-energy Recruitment Lead who can drive our talent acquisition function end-to-end. This role requires someone who can lead a team while also personally working on and closing positions, especially critical, niche, or time-sensitive roles. The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing skills, exceptional networking capability, and the ability to partner with business leaders to deliver top-quality talent swiftly.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruiters to achieve hiring targets.
• Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, resume shortlisting, and interview readiness.
• Conduct regular reviews, coaching, and performance discussions with the recruitment team.

2. Hands-On Hiring:

• Personally manage full-cycle recruitment for key, senior, or niche requirements.
• Source, screen, interview, and close roles independently with minimal turnaround time.
• Build strong pipelines for recurring or business-critical positions.
• Handle challenging or escalated roles to ensure timely closure.

3. Sourcing & Networking:

• Identify and engage candidates through LinkedIn, networks, referrals, events, and communities.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential candidates.
• Leverage social media, talent forums, and innovative channels to reach passive talent.

4. Business & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with business heads and hiring managers to understand talent needs.
• Partner with internal teams to align hiring priorities and workforce plans.
• Provide regular updates, MIS, and recruitment analytics to leadership.

5. Process & Candidate Experience:

• Ensure end-to-end adherence to recruitment processes and quality standards.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience at all touchpoints.
• Drive continuous improvements in the hiring process, tools, and sourcing methods.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to individually close positions, especially in a fast-paced IT/tech environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong sourcing capability across LinkedIn, Boolean search, market mapping, and referrals.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple open roles simultaneously.
• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and coach a team.
• Strong business acumen with a solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8-10 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2-3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong experience in IT/tech hiring is preferred.
• Must be based out of Pune & willing to travel to office in Baner. (Hybrid working)