Lead - Recruitment - IT

Please apply after reading the JD & if you are based in Pune only. We will not be able to consider any outstation candidates. Prefer immediate joiner. 1 position only.

We are looking for a hands-on, high-energy Recruitment Lead who can drive our talent acquisition function end-to-end. This role requires someone who can lead a team while also personally working on and closing positions, especially critical, niche, or time-sensitive roles. The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing skills, exceptional networking capability, and the ability to partner with business leaders to deliver top-quality talent swiftly.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Management:

- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruiters to achieve hiring targets.

- Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, resume shortlisting, and interview readiness.

- Conduct regular reviews, coaching, and performance discussions with the recruitment team.

2. Hands-On Hiring:

- Personally manage full-cycle recruitment for key, senior, or niche requirements.

- Source, screen, interview, and close roles independently with minimal turnaround time.

- Build strong pipelines for recurring or business-critical positions.

- Handle challenging or escalated roles to ensure timely closure.

3. Sourcing & Networking:

- Identify and engage candidates through LinkedIn, networks, referrals, events, and communities.

- Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential candidates.

- Leverage social media, talent forums, and innovative channels to reach passive talent.

4. Business & Stakeholder Management:

- Work closely with business heads and hiring managers to understand talent needs.

- Partner with internal teams to align hiring priorities and workforce plans.

- Provide regular updates, MIS, and recruitment analytics to leadership.

5. Process & Candidate Experience:

- Ensure end-to-end adherence to recruitment processes and quality standards.

- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience at all touchpoints.

- Drive continuous improvements in the hiring process, tools, and sourcing methods.

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Proven ability to individually close positions, especially in a fast-paced IT/tech environment.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong sourcing capability across LinkedIn, Boolean search, market mapping, and referrals.

- Ability to multitask and manage multiple open roles simultaneously.

- Leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and coach a team.

- Strong business acumen with a solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelors/Masters degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

- 8-10 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2-3 years in a lead or supervisory role.

- Strong experience in IT/tech hiring is preferred.

- Must be based out of Pune & willing to travel to office in Baner. (Hybrid working)