Talent Acquisition Lead

TECHBLOCKS; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TechBlocks is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive technical hiring across our India teams. You will own the recruitment process from intake to offer, build talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles, and partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leaders to make well-informed hiring decisions.

This hands-on role requires sourcing expertise, deep understanding of technology roles, and guiding hiring teams through a clear, responsive process.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical recruitment, including ownership of complex or hard-to-fill roles.
• Strong understanding of software development, cloud, data, AI, and related technology positions.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates and build relationships with technical talent.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and managing multiple searches in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interviewing, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding technical candidates across various roles.
• Sourcing Candidates: Utilize various sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals to identify potential candidates.
• Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and set clear expectations for the hiring process.
• Screening and Interviewing: Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Candidate Engagement: Maintain ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent acquisition best practices to attract top talent.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities in the ATS.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline status, and sourcing effectiveness.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing passive candidates

Interviewing & assessment

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

TechBlocks is looking for a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive technical hiring across our India teams. You will own the recruitment process from intake to offer, build talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles, and partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leaders to make well-informed hiring decisions.

This role suits a hands‑on recruiter who enjoys sourcing, understands technology roles, and can guide hiring teams through a clear, responsive process.

What you’ll do

• Lead Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding technical candidates across various roles.
• Sourcing Candidates: Utilize various sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals to identify potential candidates.
• Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and set clear expectations for the hiring process.
• Screening and Interviewing: Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Candidate Engagement: Maintain ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent acquisition best practices to attract top talent.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline status, and sourcing effectiveness.

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience in technical recruitment, including ownership of complex or hard-to-fill roles.
• A strong understanding of software development, cloud, data, AI, and related technology positions.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates and build relationships with technical talent.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and managing multiple searches in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interviewing, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence using an ATS, job boards, and sourcing tools to manage an accurate pipeline.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Why TechBlocks

• Work directly with Fortune 500 executives and digital transformation leaders.
• Be part of a fast-growing, AI-native software engineering firm redefining global delivery through our GCC-as-a-Service model.
• Collaborate with global teams in Canada, the U.S., and India on cutting-edge cloud and AI initiatives.
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a culture that values ownership, agility, and innovation.