Talent Acquisition Leader - Software India

3 - 6 years

12 - 16 Lacs

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  • Partner with business leaders, hiring managers, and the recruitment team to deeply understand the skills, technologies, and market dynamics specific to software development roles.

  • Translate hiring needs into targeted recruitment strategies and actionable plans that deliver top engineering talent at speed and scale.

  • Identify, attract, and engage diverse talent pools by leveraging market insights, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence.

  • Demonstrate agility in sourcing passive talent and recommend innovative approaches to accelerate hiring outcomes for critical developer roles.

  • Collaborate closely with hiring managers to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing channels, refine recruitment processes, and ensure alignment to business priorities.

  • Build trusted relationships with candidates, hiring teams, and external communities to create a seamless and positive hiring experience.

  • Establish strong networks through industry contacts, professional associations, university partnerships, and developer communities to strengthen the software talent pipeline.

  • Research and introduce new sourcing methods, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to expand access to high-quality candidates.

  • Leverage online platforms, developer forums, and professional networks (e.g., GitHub, Stack Overflow, LinkedIn) to proactively identify and engage software engineering talent.

  • Provide compelling and authentic value propositions to candidates, positioning IBM as an employer of choice for developers.

  • Contribute to the design of creative, cost-efficient, and scalable sourcing strategies tailored to developer hiring.

  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of engineering talent for recurring and high-demand skill areas such as Full-Stack Development, Cloud, AI, and Systems Software.

  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring delivery against defined KPIs, SLAs, and organizational goals.

  • Monitor team performance, recruitment metrics, and productivity, driving accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality outcomes.

  • Required education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant focus on software developer hiring.

  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment, including workforce planning, sourcing, assessment, and offer management.

  • Expertise in leveraging a wide range of sourcing channels (social media, developer communities, referrals, vendor partners, etc.).

  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance against metrics, and deliver results aligned to organizational goals.

  • Ability to consult, influence, and negotiate effectively with multiple stakeholders across global teams.

  • Skilled at managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes within dynamic, high-growth environments.

  • Preferred technical and professional experience * Strong negotiation and influence skills with both candidates and business leaders.* Detail-oriented and organized, with a proactive mindset.* Experienced in behavioural and competency-based interviewing and assessment.* Comfortable adopting a consultative approach to advise hiring managers and talent.* Strategic thinker with hands-on capability to deliver results.

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