About BlitzenX
The Lead Recruiter – Guidewire Practice will be the strategic anchor for all niche Guidewire hiring globally. This role demands a recruiter who not only understands the talent market for Guidewire professionals but can also lead recruitment delivery, mentor recruiters, engage stakeholders, and directly contribute to revenue growth by ensuring billable positions are filled on time.
This is not a generic IT recruitment role – it requires someone who has hired extensively for Guidewire and understands its modules, skill sets, certifications, and delivery models.
Role Summary
Lead Recruiter responsible for end-to-end Guidewire hiring in India and globally. Must have mandatory prior Guidewire recruitment experience. Will manage a small team of recruiters and ensure aggressive monthly hiring targets are met.
Key Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end recruitment for Guidewire roles (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, Digital, Integration, Testing, Cloud, DataHub, etc.).Ensure minimum 5+ Guidewire hires every month.Build and maintain pipeline of Guidewire-certified candidates.Partner with Delivery Leaders and Practice Heads to understand project-based demand.Source candidates through LinkedIn, Naukri, job portals, referrals, and headhunting.Lead and mentor 2–4 junior recruiters; ensure they achieve individual targets.Maintain TAT <30 days for closing Guidewire positions.
Track recruitment metrics: offer-to-join ratio, sourcing mix, pipeline health.Prepare and share weekly recruitment dashboards and reports with leadership.Ensure offer conversion >70% through effective candidate engagement.Support onsite/offshore recruitment (India, US, UK, LATAM, EU).
Required Skills
- 5–8 years of IT recruitment experience.
- 3+ years mandatory experience in Guidewire recruitment.
- Proven ability to close niche Guidewire roles across all modules.
- Excellent sourcing, screening, and negotiation skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication.
- Team management experience preferred.
Good to Have
- Recruitment experience in DuckCreek, OneShield, Majesco, or HealthTech.
- International recruitment exposure (US/UK/EU)
- Knowledge of insurance industry IT delivery models.
