Talent Acquisition Lead

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This individual will be responsible for managing the full recruitment life cycle, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring. The ideal candidate will be passionate about identifying top talent, creating a positive candidate experience, and helping our organization grow with high-quality hires.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Recruiter cum HR Executive to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in technical recruitment, employee engagement, and HR operations. You will play a crucial role in building a high-performing team while maintaining a positive and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing to onboarding.
• Understand technical requirements (PHP, Laravel, Java, Node.js, React, DevOps, etc.) and identify the right talent.
• Use multiple sourcing channels — job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databases.
• Conduct initial screening, coordinate technical interviews, and ensure timely closures.
• Maintain a candidate pipeline for future hiring needs.

HR Operations

• Manage onboarding and induction for new hires.
• Maintain employee records, attendance, and HR databases.
• Handle employee queries and assist in payroll coordination.
• Draft offer letters, appointment letters, and other HR documentation.

Performance & Engagement

• Coordinate monthly performance reviews and feedback cycles.
• Organize employee engagement activities, rewards, and recognition programs.
• Support management in designing KRAs, appraisal processes, and team structures.
• Help create a positive, growth-oriented culture aligned with company values.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in HR and technical recruitment in IT/software domain.
• Strong understanding of IT roles, stacks, and job descriptions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, cutshort) and HR tools (Zoho People, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in a startup or small-to-mid-size tech company.
• Knowledge of employee lifecycle management and HR compliance.
• Strong coordination skills between technical and management teams.
• Energetic, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and collaborative work culture.
• Exposure to hiring across diverse technologies and domains.
• Growth opportunities and mentorship from senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for Technology hiring across levels and manage a team of recruiters

· Responsible for end to end Talent Acquisition including planning and strategizing for deliverables, sourcing and attracting candidates through various active and passive channels; candidate engagement; stakeholder management; reporting; database management etc.

· High end ownership of the deliverables.

· Focus on priorities, drive & deliver successfully.

· Maintain effective communication with the hiring managers and candidates.

· Build influential candidate relationships throughout the process.

· Follow and practice latest recruitment trends and strategies.

· Build and maintain network of potential candidates through proactive market research and networking.

· Proactively resolve bottle necks.

· Prepare and submit timely progress reports to various stakeholders.

· Involve in various initiatives for process improvement and talent branding

What are we looking for?

· Proven 7-10 years of experience in technical recruitment with excellence in hiring across levels, stakeholder management, database management, reporting etc

· Ability to manage a team of recruiters and sourcers

· Expertise in stakeholder management and leading an entire unit of hiring independently

· Possess the ability to assess candidates against profiles and the culture

· Strong understanding about engineering and product requisitions

· Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work under tight timelines

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Impeccable multitasking and organizational skills

· Always pushing the limits

· Excellent relationship building and analytical skills

· Knowledge of latest recruitment trends and practices

· Proven skills in attracting candidates through various social media channels

· Detailed oriented, organized, discrete and dedicated professional

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Proven work experience as an HR Recruiter or similar role.
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases.
Experience with sourcing techniques.
Understanding of referral programs.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Sound judgment.

• Training and Development

• Handling Recruitment functionalities.
• Work on search engines like Naukri and Monster and hire candidates.
• Short listing resumes from search engines and references.
• Joining formalities
• Lining up of candidates for the Interviews.
• Performing Reference Check for selected employees.
• Coordinating with candidates & the technical panel for scheduling the interviews.