The Talent Acquisition Team Lead focuses upon the management of a team who execute and deliver all recruitment and sourcing requirements for all job levels. The
Talent Acquisition Team Lead is accountable for the teams’ delivery on all end-to-end
recruiter and sourcing activities while supporting the development of the talent attraction strategy. The incumbent may also be required to manage the end to end recruitment process for some niche and leadership roles.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of recruiters and sourcers to ensure performance goals are met while fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
Full people supervisory responsibility for a team of Talent Acquisition professionals, contributes to team operating standards,
sets direction and enables performance.
Demonstrates strong communication and diplomacy skills to manage relationships with key business stake holders, HR Business Partners and Centres of Expertise.
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of the delivery of quality hires to support the company meeting its business objectives and supporting the local market talent agenda
Responsibility for the team’s day to day delivery of the Talent Acquisition services against KPI’s and project deliverables of the functional Talent Acquisition plan
Responsibility for defining the standards that the team operate too ensuring compliance with policies and frameworks
Supports operational excellence throughout the Talent Acquisition process and aspires to create an unmatched candidate experience
Inputs into the functional recruitment and attraction decisions to deliver Talent Acquisition requirements as specified by the business function
Leverage systems, applicant tracking tools, and data to optimize hiring processes and enhance team efficiency while adhering to company’s process guidelines, relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Monitoring and reporting on KPIs: Relevant team activity KPIs
Get involved in sourcing and recruitment activities for niche and leadership roles, including but not limited to sourcing the right talent, engaging with the candidates and hiring managers, role briefing and calibration sessions, engaging with multiple stakeholders like HRBPs, Rewards etc.
Requirements
Knowledge
In-depth understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes, talent acquisition strategies, and candidate sourcing methodologies.
Strong knowledge of recruitment systems, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and data-driven reporting tools.
Familiarity with employment laws, regulatory compliance, and diversity hiring practices.
Awareness of team management principles and the importance of
delivering quality hires to achieve business objectives.
Skills
Proven leadership and people management skills, including the ability to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across business functions and HR teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor KPIs, optimize processes, and drive operational excellence.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, foster a results-driven team culture, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
Experience
8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 2-3 years in a team leadership or supervisory role.
Demonstrated success in leading high-performing recruitment teams to meet KPIs and business objectives.
Proven experience in stakeholder management, delivering quality hires, and contributing to talent strategy.
Hands-on experience with recruitment tools, ATS platforms, and data-driven reporting to improve efficiency.
Attributes
Results-oriented and proactive, with a strong focus on achieving team goals and driving operational excellence.
Collaborative and empathetic leader who fosters a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Professional and customer-focused, with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for candidates and stakeholders.
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Having an MBA or postgraduate studies in HR is a plus
