Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - IT

• Job Title : Senior TA Lead
• Vertical : Talent
• Jobs Reporting into : TA Specialists
• Job Objective :

We are looking for a high-impact Talent Acquisition to lead and scale our global talent recruitment engine across India, US, and international markets. This role combines hands-on execution, team leadership, client influence, and P&L ownership to build a high-performing TA vertical.

You will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment delivery, scaling hiring throughput (10 - 50+ hires/month), and shaping the next generation of talent solutions for global clients across industries.

Primary Responsibility (Strategic, Operational, People and Financial responsibilities) :

1. Talent Recruitement Leadership (Core Focus - 80%) :

• Own end-to-end recruitment lifecycle : sourcing, screening, assessment, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support
• Extreme focus on Quality over Quantity as the core thought process
• Drive high-quality hiring across Technology, IT, Manufacturing, BFSI, and other sectors
• Ensure consistent delivery across India, US, Europe, ANZ, and Middle East markets
• Establish robust candidate evaluation frameworks and improve selection accuracy
• Maintain strong control over pipeline tracking, TAT, conversion ratios, and hiring SLAs

2. Global Talent Strategy & Execution :

• Build and leverage strong professional networks and talent communities across geographies
• Identify and optimize talent sourcing channels, job portals, and platforms based on region and role type
• Lead vendor/portal negotiations and subscription optimization to maximize ROI
• Continuously improve TA tools, assessment mechanisms, and recruitment processes

3. Client & Stakeholder Influence :

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on hiring decisions
• Confidently validate and push the right candidates, backed by structured assessment
• Partner with business teams to understand demand, improve fulfilment speed, and enhance candidate quality

4. Business Growth & P&L Ownership (20%) :

• Own profitability of the Talent vertical, including cost optimization and revenue realization
• Contribute to new business generation through network leverage and client engagement
• Identify opportunities to expand into new accounts and geographies
• Support development of new talent-led offerings and solutions

5. Team Leadership & Scaling :

• Lead and mentor existing team with responsibility to scale the team
• Build a high-performance, metrics-driven recruitment culture
• Drive capability building in screening, assessment, stakeholder management, and delivery excellence

Desired qualifications :

• 10-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with strong exposure to technical and leadership hiring
• Proven experience hiring across India and US markets (additional global exposure preferred)
• Strong hands-on expertise in candidate screening, assessment, and hiring lifecycle management
• Deep understanding of global talent platforms, sourcing strategies, and market dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders, influence hiring decisions, and drive closures
• Experience in team leadership and scaling recruitment operations
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to P&L, cost management, and revenue-linked roles
• Well-networked professional with the ability to open new business opportunities

Success definition :

• Scale hiring from ~10 to 50+ hires/month within 3-6 months
• Build a predictable, high-quality talent pipeline across geographies
• Improve closure rates, time-to-hire, and client satisfaction
• Establish a profitable and scalable Talent Acquisition vertical
• Contribute to new business wins and talent-led solution offerings

Compensation Structure :

• 80% fixed compensation
• 20% variable linked to vertical profitability
• Profit share in profitability of vertical