Talent Acquisition Lead

Tekskills Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is seeking a Recruitment Team Lead to bridge hiring strategy with hands-on sourcing and candidate management. You will mentor a recruiters team, drive end-to-end recruitment, and partner with department leads to align staffing with business needs.

You will refine sourcing strategies, oversee offers and onboarding, and monitor KPIs to optimize performance. A Bachelor’s in HR or related field is expected, with strong ATS experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in recruitment with 1–2 years in leadership or supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of ATS software (Workday, Lever), HRIS.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of recruiters to meet hiring targets.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, from role definition to onboarding.
• Track KPIs like time-to-hire and cost-per-hire and report progress.
• Collaborate with department heads on staffing needs and culture.
• Optimize tools like ATS and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Team management

Mentorship

Strategic sourcing

Full cycle recruitment

KPI tracking

Stakeholder collaboration

Process improvement

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Lever

HRIS

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.