Lead HR– Talent Acquisition

About Us

Cognet HRO

is a leading Business Process Outsourcing Services Company providing full range of

HR and F&A

services to

US based clients ,

With over 17 years of rich experience in

Payroll Tax, Benefits S & HR Administration, Finance & Accounting , Sales Support

.

CogNet

has been serving the PEO, ASO, HRO and HR Technology spaces since our inception. We help organizations extend their capabilities through simplified implementation, productivity performance measured to the minute, easy collaboration, and transparent pricing built around real time utilization. Our extensive expertise, data library, and workflow development tools accelerates the client implementation process .We have developed a deep expertise of process and technology in our Services , which allows us to rapidly deliver value to our clients.

Cognet

has been delivering outsourced solutions to the clients around the Globe.

Job Title: Lead – Talent Acquisition

Experience:

8–10 years

Location:

Chennai

Team Size:

2–3 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 2–3 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

• 7–8 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.
  

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