Lead- Talent Acquisition

4 weeks ago


Thrissur, Kerala, India ValueMentor Full time
Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Recruiter with 5+ years of proven success in end-to-end recruitment, preferably within the cybersecurity or IT services domain. This role demands strong leadership skills to manage a team of recruiters while also personally driving critical hiring mandates. The Lead Recruiter will play a strategic role in scaling the organization's talent acquisition function by delivering quality hires, mentoring the recruitment team, collaborating closely with hiring managers, and reporting key hiring metrics to the management. The ideal candidate will be proactive, target-driven, and passionate about building high-performing teams that fuel the company's growth.

Preferred Industry: Cybersecurity or IT services

Key Responsibilities, Deliverables / Outcomes

- End-to-End Recruitment:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment across technical and non-technical roles, with a focus on cybersecurity, compliance, data privacy, and IT service domains.
- Source, screen, interview, and close positions efficiently within defined timelines.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead a team of 34 recruiters; guide, coach, and monitor performance to ensure hiring KPIs are met.
- Assign roles, set goals for the team, and provide regular performance feedback.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and align hiring strategies accordingly.
- Manage relationships with third-party recruitment partners if needed.
- Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare and share weekly/monthly hiring reports, pipeline status, TAT metrics, and other KPIs with management.
- Analyze hiring data to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements.
- Process Improvement:
- Enhance recruitment workflows, ensure adherence to policies, and maintain a structured hiring process.
- Promote employer branding and contribute to social hiring initiatives.
- Recruitment Operations:
- Manage the ATS (Applicant Tracking System), ensure data integrity, and optimize usage for efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, data privacy, and documentation

Key Skills

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience, with at least 12 years in a lead or mentoring role.
- Proven experience hiring in the cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or compliance domain.
- Expertise in using LinkedIn, job boards, ATS tools (e.g., Zimyo, Zoho Recruit), and creative sourcing methods.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in managing a small team of recruiters and driving performance-based outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding of talent metrics and hiring analytics.
- Exposure to global hiring or international markets (e.g., UAE, KSA, US).
- Experience in employer branding or campus engagement programs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven, and high-growth environment.

Key Competencies

- Team Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Process Orientation
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation & Closing Skills
- Result Orientation

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