Talent Acquisition Lead

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and energetic work culture

Opportunity to work closely with leadership

Job summary

ESP Engineered in Hyderabad is looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead, a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in recruitment across IT and Non-IT domains. The role involves leading a team of recruiters, managing stakeholder relationships, and applying strategic sourcing methods. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, proficiency in tools like Naukri and LinkedIn Recruiter, and the ability to perform under pressure. The position offers a collaborative work culture and opportunities to make a strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recruitment experience across IT and Non-IT domains.
• Proven track record of successfully closing positions consistently.
• Experience leading a recruitment team with accountability for performance.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle and close multiple positions across roles.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 2–3 recruiters.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand needs.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Team Management

Stakeholder Management

Performance Under Pressure

Communication Skills

Leadership

Tools

Naukri

LinkedIn Recruiter

Google Sheets

Excel

ATS Platforms

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead to join our HR team. This role requires a seasoned recruitment professional who can lead end-to-end hiring efforts, manage a team of recruiters, and consistently deliver on hiring goals across various domains. If you're passionate about building great teams, managing stakeholders, and thrive in a performance-driven environment, we’d love to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment:
• Independently handle and close multiple positions per month across technical and non-technical roles.
• Hands-on with sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 2–3 recruiters.
• Set targets, review performance, and drive team success.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate with delivery heads, hiring managers, and department leads to understand hiring needs and build strong partnerships.
• Use platforms like Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, and ATS tools to drive daily sourcing operations.
• Develop talent pipelines and implement innovative sourcing strategies.
• Performance Under Pressure:
• Work under tight deadlines and pressure to meet aggressive hiring targets without compromising quality.
• Recruitment Reporting:
• Maintain and present weekly/monthly dashboards tracking hiring progress, pipeline status, and team performance.
• Be available for Saturday work as needed to support urgent closures or hiring drives.

Requirements

• Experience:
• 10+ years of recruitment experience across IT and Non-IT domains.
• Proven track record of successfully closing positions consistently.
• Experience leading a recruitment team with direct accountability for team performance and results.
• Tools Expertise:
• Proficient in Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Sheets, Excel, and ATS platforms (e.g., Zoho Recruit, Freshteam, Workable, etc.).
• Communication:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high confidence and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Leadership & Planning:
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility & Ownership:
• Willingness to go the extra mile, including working weekends if needed, to ensure business hiring objectives are met.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in scaling teams during growth phases.
• Exposure to employer branding initiatives.
• Knowledge of recruitment metrics and data-driven hiring.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and make strategic hiring impacts.
• Collaborative and energetic work culture.