Job Title: Lead Talent Acquisition Experience: 78 years Location: Chennai Team Size: 23 Recruiters About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Talent Acquisition to drive and deliver end-to-end recruitment excellence. This individual will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, mentoring a small team of recruiters, and partnering with business stakeholders to meet critical hiring goals and deadlines. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Talent Acquisition: Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals across functions and levels. Sourcing & Screening Excellence: Lead proactive sourcing efforts through various channels (portals, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, etc.) and ensure high-quality screening practices to deliver strong candidate pipelines. Talent Pipeline Building: Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across key roles and functions. Client Partnership & Delivery: Act as a trusted advisor to business heads, understanding their talent needs and delivering on hiring mandates with speed and quality. Offer & Closing Mastery: Own the offer management and negotiation process to ensure successful closures and smooth onboarding. Team Management: Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 23 recruiters. Set performance targets, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of hiring commitments. Core Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Negotiation and closing capabilities Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines High ownership, problem-solving, and execution focus Requirements: 78 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a team leadership or senior recruiter role Proven track record of hiring across multiple functions and levels Hands-on experience with modern sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Experience reporting metrics Benefits What We Offer: A collaborative and inclusive culture. Opportunities to lead HR initiatives and make a tangible impact. Flexible working culture and access to growth opportunities.
Job Title: Manager Underwriting Sales Support Experience: 1012 Years Location: Ambattur, Chennai Shift: Night Shift (Mandatory) Domain: US Healthcare Employment Type: Full-time Job seekers from Chennai alone may apply. Share email to: anjalis at cognethro.com About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Manager - Underwriting Sales Support to lead and manage a team supporting U.S. healthcare underwriting and sales operations. The ideal candidate must have strong domain knowledge in U.S. healthcare, prior experience working in a US BPO (non-voice) environment , and a proven track record of managing teams and service delivery in night shifts. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of 810 Underwriting Sales Support Analysts ensuring accurate and timely completion of underwriting support activities. Oversee case analysis, document review, data verification, pricing support, and proposal/document preparation for U.S. healthcare clients. Coordinate closely with U.S.-based underwriting, sales, and broker teams to support proposals and renewal processes. Monitor daily operational workflow, assign tasks, and ensure SLA adherence and performance quality. Conduct regular team training, performance reviews, coaching, and process improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain SOPs, audit checks, and quality controls to ensure process accuracy. Handle client interactions, escalations, and ensure smooth communication across stakeholders. Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports for senior leadership. Required Skills & Experience: 10-12 years of overall experience in US Healthcare Underwriting Support / Sales Support / Group Health Insurance Operations . Mandatory: Experience working in US Healthcare BPO (non-voice) process . Hands-on experience supporting underwriting, proposals, renewal quoting, census data analysis , and benefit plan comparison is highly preferred. Prior experience managing teams (minimum 810 members) with proven leadership abilities. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for client coordination and stakeholder interaction. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to work in Night Shift (U.S. shift) is mandatory. Education: Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or equivalent.