Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Job Description Location: Bangalore / Vizag / Mohali

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Talent Acquisition Team Lead to head our technical recruitment efforts from our office. This role demands a high-energy, hands-on leader who can manage a team, work directly on strategic roles, and ensure timely hiring for both internal business units and client-facing mandates. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical hiring background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for building high-performing teams. You must be comfortable working under tight deadlines, juggling multiple priorities, and owning the full hiring lifecycle for critical, time-sensitive roles —including RPA Developers/Testers, AI consultants, Cloud Engineers, and other niche tech profiles. This is a leadership role with individual contribution responsibilities, perfect for someone who thrives on ownership, speed, and delivery. Requirements Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and drive the full-cycle recruitment process for complex, mid-to-senior technical positions across India and international client geographies.
• Own recruitment delivery for niche tech roles (e.g., UiPath RPA, AI/ML, automation, cloud, and enterprise tech).
• Manage a team of recruiters – set goals, review performance, guide sourcing strategy, and ensure consistent delivery across open roles.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, hiring managers, and global business leaders to define role requirements and manage hiring priorities.
• Deliver against aggressive hiring deadlines without compromising on candidate quality or process integrity.
• Use multiple sourcing channels – LinkedIn, GitHub, Naukri, seek referrals, job boards, talent databases – and build a strong talent pipeline for high-demand roles.
• Maintain accurate reporting, dashboards, and recruitment KPIs (TAT, offer-to-join, quality-of-hire, etc.)
• Ensure a structured and consistent interviewing and evaluation process across the team.
• Champion process excellence, candidate experience, and employer branding efforts at the local level.
• Act as a cultural and team anchor in office – help build team cohesion, drive initiatives, and support leadership in broader HR efforts. Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or Technical field. MBA preferred.
• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in technical recruitment , with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role .
• Deep understanding of the technical landscape – must have experience hiring for RPA, AI/ML, automation, DevOps, Cloud, and IT consulting profiles.
• Proven ability to deliver under pressure, manage aggressive timelines, and close high-priority roles with speed and accuracy.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills – can influence, push back, and partner with business teams effectively.
• Experience with ATS, reporting dashboards, sourcing tools, and market mapping.
• Strong communication, people management, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail, process mindset, and data-driven approach to hiring.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while keeping the team motivated and aligned.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹904,979.62 per year

Experience:

• RPA Developers/Testers, AI consultants, Cloud Engineers: 4 years (Preferred)
• UiPath RPA, AI/ML, automation, cloud, and enterprise tech: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person