Lead - Talent Acquisition

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities, Deliverables / Outcomes

• End-to-End Recruitment:
• Manage full-cycle recruitment across technical and non-technical roles, with a focus on cybersecurity, compliance, data privacy, and IT service domains.
• Source, screen, interview, and close positions efficiently within defined timelines.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead a team of 3â4 recruiters; guide, coach, and monitor performance to ensure hiring KPIs are met.
• Assign roles, set goals for the team, and provide regular performance feedback.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and align hiring strategies accordingly.
• Manage relationships with third-party recruitment partners if needed.
• Reporting & Analysis:
• Prepare and share weekly/monthly hiring reports, pipeline status, TAT metrics, and other KPIs with management.
• Analyze hiring data to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements.
• Process Improvement:
• Enhance recruitment workflows, ensure adherence to policies, and maintain a structured hiring process.
• Promote employer branding and contribute to social hiring initiatives.
• Recruitment Operations:
• Manage the ATS (Applicant Tracking System), ensure data integrity, and optimize usage for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, data privacy, and documentation
  

Key Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience, with at least 1â2 years in a lead or mentoring role.
• Proven experience hiring in the cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or compliance domain.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn, job boards, ATS tools (e.g., Zimyo, Zoho Recruit), and creative sourcing methods.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in managing a small team of recruiters and driving performance-based outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of talent metrics and hiring analytics.
• Exposure to global hiring or international markets (e.g., UAE, KSA, US).
• Experience in employer branding or campus engagement programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven, and high-growth environment.
  

Key Competencies

• Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Process Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Closing Skills
• Result Orientation