Analytics Recruiter

EXL; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL in Chennai is seeking an Analytics Recruiter to own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across technology, analytics, and leadership roles. You will partner with business leaders, map talent markets, and build strong pipelines to deliver high-quality hires.

The role emphasizes partnering with Hiring Managers, managing senior level searches, and driving employer branding. 4–12 years in IT/analytics TA is desired, with exposure to AI/ML hiring an advantage.

Qualifications

• 4 to 12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with strong exposure to Technology and Analytics hiring.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment independently.
• Strong understanding of technology hiring across .NET, Java, SQL, React, Angular, Azure, Cloud, Data Engineering, and related skill sets.
• Experience hiring for Analytics, Data Science, or Business Intelligence roles.
• Demonstrated success in hiring leadership talent at Senior Manager, Director, AVP, and VP levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete recruitment lifecycle, from requirement gathering to offer rollout and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business objectives and translate them into effective hiring strategies.
• Lead hiring for full-stack technology roles including .NET, Java, SQL, React, Angular, Azure, Cloud, Data Engineering, and related technologies.
• Drive recruitment for Analytics and Data Science roles, with exposure to AI/ML hiring being an added advantage.
• Manage leadership hiring for Senior Manager, Director, AVP, and VP-level positions, with exposure to CXO hiring being a plus.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping.
• Identify and engage passive candidates using multiple sourcing channels.
• Deliver a seamless candidate experience while ensuring effective stakeholder management throughout the hiring process.
• Meet annual hiring targets of 70+ positions while maintaining quality, speed, and diversity metrics.
• Support employer branding initiatives and enhance the organization's presence in the talent market.
• Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and competitor insights to hiring managers.

Skills

End-to-End Recruitment

Technology Hiring

Analytics Hiring

Leadership Hiring

Stakeholder Management

Sourcing Passive Candidates

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Analytics Recruiter

Location

Chennai

Experience

4 to 12 Years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Analytics Recruiter to drive end-to-end hiring for technology, analytics, and leadership positions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT consulting or Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with the ability to partner closely with business leaders, understand complex hiring requirements, and attract high-quality talent across technology and analytics domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the complete recruitment lifecycle, from requirement gathering to offer rollout and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business objectives and translate them into effective hiring strategies.
• Lead hiring for full-stack technology roles including .NET, Java, SQL, React, Angular, Azure, Cloud, Data Engineering, and related technologies.
• Drive recruitment for Analytics and Data Science roles, with exposure to AI/ML hiring being an added advantage.
• Manage leadership hiring for Senior Manager, Director, AVP, and VP-level positions, with exposure to CXO hiring being a plus.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping.
• Identify and engage passive candidates using multiple sourcing channels.
• Deliver a seamless candidate experience while ensuring effective stakeholder management throughout the hiring process.
• Meet annual hiring targets of 4060 positions while maintaining quality, speed, and diversity metrics.
• Support employer branding initiatives and enhance the organization's presence in the talent market.
• Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and competitor insights to hiring managers.

Required Qualifications

• 4 to 12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with strong exposure to Technology and Analytics hiring.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment independently.
• Strong understanding of technology hiring across .NET, Java, SQL, React, Angular, Azure, Cloud, Data Engineering, and related skill sets.
• Experience hiring for Analytics, Data Science, or Business Intelligence roles.
• Demonstrated success in hiring leadership talent at Senior Manager, Director, AVP, and VP levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong sourcing capabilities with the ability to engage passive candidates.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in an IT Consulting organization or Global Capability Center (GCC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting recruitment.
• Exposure to AI/ML hiring.
• Experience supporting employer branding initiatives.
• Exposure to CXO-level hiring.
• Experience handling annual hiring volumes of 70+ positions.
• Willingness to relocate to Chennai, if applicable.

Key Competencies

• End-to-End Recruitment
• Technology & Analytics Hiring
• Leadership Hiring
• Stakeholder Management
• Talent Mapping
• Passive Candidate Engagement
• Employer Branding
• Market Intelligence
• Negotiation & Offer Management
• Communication & Relationship Management