Lead Specialist – Talent Acquisition / Lateral Recruitment

Experience Required

Employment Type

Job Summary:

• We are looking for dynamic and experienced Lead Specialists Talent Acquisition to join our team in Bangalore. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in end-to-end lateral recruitment, excellent communication skills, and strong stakeholder and team management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for lateral hiring across various business units.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and define recruitment strategies.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates through various channels and tools.
• Ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Handle stakeholder management and provide timely updates on recruitment progress.
• Lead and mentor a small team of recruiters, ensuring delivery on hiring targets.
• Maintain and analyze recruitment data to improve efficiency and process effectiveness.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and support talent pipelining efforts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in lateral recruitment with strong expertise in end-to-end hiring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and expectation management.
• Strong team management skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior recruiters.
• Experience using ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and recruitment analytics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a solutions-driven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hiring for IT/Technology/Consulting domains.
• Prior experience in a large-scale recruitment setup or matrix organization.