Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own and lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across business units.
• Partner with business heads and leadership to define workforce planning and talent strategies.
• Lead a team of recruiters, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies leveraging advanced techniques, employer branding, and talent pipelines.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely delivery of recruitment requirements.
• Manage offer negotiations, closing, and onboarding in collaboration with HR.
• Deliver recruitment analytics, market intelligence, and competitor insights to leadership.
• Build and strengthen the employer brand to attract top-tier talent.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment processes and uphold a world-class candidate experience.

Years of Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, with at least 1 2 years in a lead/managerial capacity.

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional):

• Bachelor s/Master s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certifications in Recruitment, Talent Management, or HR are an advantage.

Skill Set Required

Must Have:

• Strong experience in leading end-to-end recruitment across multiple domains.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders at senior leadership levels.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and leading a recruitment team.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing methods (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, headhunting, networking, market mapping).
• Strong business acumen, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to deliver under tight timelines and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in GCC hiring or global recruitment exposure.
• Knowledge of ATS platforms, recruitment analytics, and MI (Market Intelligence).
• Exposure to employer branding and talent marketing initiatives.