Head - Talent Acquisition

Lepton Software; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lepton Software is seeking a strategic Head of Talent Acquisition to lead workforce planning, leadership hiring, and employer branding. You will partner with founders and the HR Head to build a future-ready organization that scales with business growth.

The role entails establishing scalable recruitment processes, governance, and data-driven decision making while ensuring cultural alignment and an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in Talent Acquisition with leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in workforce planning, leadership hiring, employer branding, and scaling recruitment functions.
• Experience partnering with founders/CXOs preferred.
• Experience in Technology, SaaS, Telecom, GIS, IT Services, or Engineering is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast workforce needs and create hiring roadmaps.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future business requirements.
• Lead leadership, niche, and business‑critical hiring.
• Drive structured hiring processes that improve quality of hire and candidate experience.
• Ensure every hiring decision balances technical capability with cultural alignment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Employer branding

AI-enabled recruitment tools

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

MBA/PGDM preferred

Job description

Lepton Software is a leading provider of Location Intelligence, Smart Mapping, and GIS-based software solutions, empowering enterprises across Telecom, BFSI, Government, Retail, and Automotive sectors. With over 25+ years of expertise, Lepton delivers innovative geospatial products, network planning solutions, and enterprise-grade digital transformation services across global markets. Our culture encourages ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and customer-centric innovation.

(A) JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a strategic and business-oriented Head – Talent Acquisition to lead Lepton's talent strategy and partner closely with founders, business leaders, and the HR Head in building a future-ready organization. This role goes beyond recruitment. You will drive workforce planning, leadership hiring, employer branding, and talent strategy while ensuring every hire strengthens our culture and supports our long‑term business goals. We're looking for someone who has worked closely with founders or leadership teams, thinks beyond conventional hiring, and is passionate about building exceptional teams—not just filling positions.

• Develop and execute the company's talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast workforce needs and create hiring roadmaps.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future business requirements.
• Lead leadership, niche, and business‑critical hiring.
• Drive structured hiring processes that improve quality of hire and candidate experience.
• Ensure every hiring decision balances technical capability with cultural alignment.

Culture & Employer Brand

• Strengthen Lepton's culture by hiring people who embody our values and ownership mindset.
• Build Lepton's employer brand and innovative sourcing strategies.
• Enhance employee referral and talent community initiatives.

Business Partnership & Innovation

• Act as a trusted advisor to founders and business leaders on talent decisions.
• Introduce innovative hiring practices, AI‑enabled recruitment tools, and market intelligence.
• Challenge traditional recruitment approaches and identify smarter ways to attract exceptional talent.
• Establish scalable recruitment processes and governance.
• Track hiring metrics and provide insights to leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team.

(C) QUALIFICATION & SKILLSET

Education

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field. MBA/PGDM preferred.

Experience

• 10–15 years in Talent Acquisition with leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in workforce planning, leadership hiring, employer branding, and scaling recruitment functions.
• Experience partnering with founders/CXOs preferred.
• Experience in Technology, SaaS, Telecom, GIS, IT Services, or Engineering is an advantage.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Experience in fast‑growing, entrepreneurial environments.
• Ability to identify talent that fits Lepton's culture.
• Creative, out‑of‑the‑box approach to talent acquisition.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Why Join Lepton?

• Partner directly with founders and business leaders.
• Build and shape the Talent Acquisition function.
• Influence workforce planning and organizational growth.
• Create a lasting impact on Lepton's culture and future success.