Talent Acquisition Lead

About the Company:

Tessolve is one of the largest global pureplay Digital Engineering Research & Development silicon design services companies offering end-to-end turnkey new product design offerings with a unique combination of pre-silicon and post-silicon DNA to provide an efficient turnkey solution from silicon bring-up, and spec to the product design lifecycle. With a global engineering team of over 3500+ employees and a presence across 12 locations worldwide, Tessolve is a comprehensive one-stop product engineering services & technology solution provider. Our full services offerings span advanced silicon, hardware design, and embedded software capabilities, setting up Global Engineering Centres (GEC) bolstered by state-of-the-art infrastructure investments in silicon and system testing labs.

Tessolve serves a diverse global clientele, including 9 of the top 10 semiconductor companies, OEMs & Tier 1 clients across multiple sectors, start-ups, and government & defense entities. Our global footprint includes offices in the United States, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines, with global delivery & testing labs strategically located in India, USA, Singapore, Germany and Malaysia. Visit us at http://www.tessolve.com to learn more.

About the Role:

Tessolve is seeking an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to drive hiring across VLSI, Test Engineering, and Operations functions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in engineering services hiring, a strong understanding of semiconductor domains, and a proven track record of managing a team of recruiters. This is a critical role that requires close collaboration with delivery leaders, business stakeholders, and global HR teams to meet aggressive talent demands across key functions.

Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy & Team Management:

• Lead and manage a team of 5+ recruiters supporting VLSI, Test Engineering, and Operations hiring across multiple locations.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment strategy and execution aligned with business needs and project ramp-ups.
• Set hiring targets, monitor team KPIs, and ensure on-time delivery with quality and compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

• Partner with business heads, delivery leads, and HR to forecast hiring needs and talent plans.
• Conduct regular hiring reviews with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Market Intelligence & Talent Planning:

• Drive proactive talent pipelining for niche skill sets in semiconductor and test engineering domains.
• Analyze industry trends, competitor intelligence, and compensation benchmarks to guide hiring strategy.
• Recommend sourcing models, campus strategies, and vendor engagement as needed.

Process Excellence & Reporting:

• Ensure process compliance, usage of ATS, and standardized candidate experience across the TA lifecycle.
• Track and report hiring metrics (TAT, offer conversion, drop ratio, etc.) to senior leadership.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment workflows, systems, and tools.

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources (MBA/PGDM or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3–5 years in a team leadership role.
• Proven experience in VLSI, Test Engineering, and Operations hiring within engineering services or semiconductor industry.
• Strong people management, stakeholder engagement, and business alignment capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, sourcing strategies, and recruitment analytics.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, and client-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in high-volume ramp-up hiring.
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry trends, talent pools, and hiring challenges.

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