Talent Acquisition Lead

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, focusing on cybersecurity, compliance, data privacy, and IT services.
• Source, screen, interview, and close candidates within defined timelines.
• Build strong candidate pipelines using various sourcing channels.
• Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 recruiters to achieve hiring targets and quality benchmarks.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback and development support.
• Stakeholder Management
• Partner with hiring managers and department heads to understand requirements and define effective hiring strategies.
• Collaborate with external recruitment partners when necessary.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare and share weekly/monthly reports on hiring status, TAT, and recruitment KPIs.
• Analyze recruitment data to identify challenges and implement process improvements.
• Process Enhancement
• Continuously refine recruitment workflows to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment policies and promote best practices.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and social hiring campaigns.
• Recruitment Operations
• Manage and optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure all recruitment documentation, data privacy, and compliance standards are maintained.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or team mentoring role.
• Proven success in hiring for cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or compliance roles.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn, job boards, and ATS tools (e.g., Zimyo, Zoho Recruit).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in managing recruitment teams and driving KPIs.
• Strong understanding of recruitment metrics, hiring analytics, and reporting.
• Exposure to global or international hiring (UAE, KSA, or US markets preferred).
• Experience in employer branding, campus hiring, or recruitment marketing is an advantage.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.