Talent Acquisition Lead

About the Role: The Mission

activating new leads and converting them into stable, long-term clients.

We are seeking a highly resilient, strategic, and results-driven TA Lead to build and manage the high-performing team that will spearhead this effort. This role is for a strategic partner who can build clarity from initial briefs and proactively guide new clients through the hiring process.

Speed, Volume, and Quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Performance:

  Lead, mentor, and manage a team of TA specialists. Foster a high-performance culture obsessed with speed, quality, and persistence, driving the team to meet and exceed ambitious delivery targets.

• High-Velocity & Quality-Focused Delivery:

• Drive an industry-leading turnaround time from requirement intake to the submission of the first profile batch.
• Implement and monitor rigorous quality control processes for all sourcing and screening, ensuring exceptionally high 'profile-to-JD' alignment from every team member.
• Manage a high volume of requisitions across multiple new clients simultaneously, ensuring no drop in quality or pace.

• Operational & Capacity Planning:

• Manage team bandwidth, requisition allocation, and priorities to maximize throughput and minimize effort wastage.
• Proactively analyze delivery pipelines and forecast capacity needs to ensure the team is always resourced for new client acquisition.

• Persistent Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the senior point of contact, building foundational trust with new clients.
• Develop and execute a proactive communication and follow-up strategy to keep the hiring process moving, demonstrating continuous value and guiding clients toward conversion.

• Proactive Decision Making:

• Analyze team performance metrics (Time-to-Submit, Submit-to-Interview, Interview-to-Offer ratios) to identify bottlenecks.
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize the team's sourcing, screening, and delivery processes for maximum efficiency.

• Full-Lifecycle Execution:

• Oversee and participate in rigorous, in-depth screening and technical/behavioral validation to ensure a high interview-to-offer ratio.
• Set the standard for the team in sourcing, screening, and candidate management.

Who You Are: Qualifications & Attributessou

Must-Have:

• Experience:

  6+ years of experience in technology recruitment, with significant experience (3+ years) focused specifically on the

  GCC market in India

  .

• Team Leadership:

  Proven experience (1-2+ years) in leading, mentoring, and managing a team of recruiters in a high-pressure, target-driven environment.

• RPO/Agency Background:

  Demonstrable success in a fast-paced RPO or recruitment agency where

  speed, volume, AND quality are critical KPIs.

• Full-Lifecycle Recruitment Expertise:

  Expert-level sourcing skills (Boolean, X-Ray, etc.) and advanced candidate screening/assessment skills.

• Client-Facing Excellence:

  Proven ability to manage and build relationships with external clients and senior stakeholders.

The "X-Factor" - What Makes You Perfect forThisRole:

• Inspirational Leader:

  You don't just manage; you motivate. You can rally a team around a tough challenge and hold them accountable to high standards, leading by example.

• Extreme Resilience & Persistence:

  You are not deterred by ambiguity or a lack of response. You find creative and professional ways to maintain momentum and stay top-of-mind.

• A "Hunter" Mentality:

  You thrive on the challenge of "winning" a new account. You are driven by the goal of converting a prospect into a partner through sheer team performance.

• High Sense of Urgency:

  You operate with a default setting of "fast" and instill this pace in your team. You understand that for a new lead, the first impression is everything.

• Operational & Analytical:

  You are data-driven. You look at the numbers to understand why things are working or not working and adjust the plan accordingly.

• Proactive Problem-Solver:

  You don't wait for instructions. When a search is stalling, you proactively analyze the problem (e.g., "Is the market dry? Is the JD unclear? Is the comp off?") and present solutions to both your team and the client.

Why Join Us?

• High Impact:

  This is a high-visibility leadership role where your team's success directly impacts the growth of the entire GCC business unit.

• Build from Scratch:

  You will be the foundational leader of a new, strategic pod, with the opportunity to build your team and shape its culture, strategy, and success.

• Career Growth:

  Success in this role provides a clear path to larger strategic account management or senior leadership positions.

Dynamic Environment: