Talent Acquisition Lead

Tekskills Inc.; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. seeks a Recruitment Team Lead who bridges high-level hiring strategy with the daily execution of sourcing and candidate management.

This role includes mentoring a team of recruiters, driving full-cycle recruitment, and partnering with department heads to meet monthly and quarterly hiring targets, while tracking KPIs and reporting progress to senior management. The candidate should have 5+ years in recruitment, 1-2 years in leadership, and hands-on experience with ATS such as

Qualifications

• 5+ years in recruitment with 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience implementing recruiting strategies and optimizing processes.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• Proficiency with ATS software (e.g., Workday, Lever) and Boolean search.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of recruiters to meet hiring targets.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies across channels.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment from role definition to onboarding.
• Monitor KPIs like time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire.
• Partner with department heads to understand staffing needs and culture.
• Optimize recruitment tools and ensure compliance with labor laws.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic sourcing

Full-cycle recruitment

KPIs & reporting

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

Lever

Job description

Recruitment Team Lead (or Talent Acquisition Lead) bridges the gap between high-level hiring strategy and the daily execution of sourcing and candidate management. This role involves not only personal recruitment for high-impact positions but also the mentorship and performance management of a team of recruiters.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Management & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and motivate a team of recruiters to achieve monthly and quarterly hiring targets.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, and internal networks.
• Full Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the end-to-end process, from defining role requirements with hiring managers to extending offers and managing onboarding.
• Metric Tracking & Reporting: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire to identify bottlenecks and report progress to senior management.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with department heads to understand their specific staffing needs and cultural requirements.
• Process Improvement: Optimize recruitment tools like Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Typically 5+ years in recruitment, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ATS software (e.g., Workday, Lever), HRIS, and Boolean search strings.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills are essential for managing both candidates and team members.
• Education: A Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is standard.

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