Lead Semiconductor Hiring Strategy | Vertical Head – Recruitment

semiconductor domain

Role Overview

Vertical Head – Semiconductor Recruitment

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the

  talent acquisition roadmap

  for the semiconductor vertical
• Identify market opportunities and create differentiated solutions for niche hiring
• Drive business planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the vertical

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Develop new business in the semiconductor and fabless/foundry ecosystem across design, manufacturing, packaging, and EDA segments
• Represent the company in client pitches, capability presentations, and negotiations
• Maintain and grow long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders

Team Building & Leadership

• Hire, mentor, and lead a team of recruitment professionals specializing in semiconductor hiring
• Train the team on domain knowledge, sourcing strategies, and client engagement
• Establish KPIs, monitor performance, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture

Recruitment Delivery Management

• Own delivery of mid to senior-level positions across domains like VLSI, Analog/Digital Design, DFT, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Verification, and EDA tools
• Ensure timely and quality closures through structured sourcing, screening, and interview coordination
• Optimize recruitment operations, including ATS usage, candidate experience, and reporting

Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Stay updated on trends in semiconductor hiring, talent supply, compensation benchmarks, and skill shortages
• Collaborate with marketing to build domain-specific campaigns, thought leadership content, and talent communities

Desired Profile

• 8–15 years of experience in recruitment, preferably with a

  strong focus on the semiconductor, electronics, or embedded tech industry

• Proven track record in

  client acquisition

  ,

  business development

  , and growing accounts in the technology sector
• Experience in managing and mentoring

  high-performing recruitment teams

• Deep understanding of roles like

  RTL, ASIC, FPGA, SoC, Embedded Firmware, AMS Verification, Layout, Packaging

  , etc.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Prior exposure to working with both product companies and staffing/RPO setups is a strong advantage
• Passionate about

  tech hiring

  ,

  building teams

  , and

  delivering value.

Please write to amit.n@careerxperts to get connected!