Talent Acquisition Lead
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive ***** hiring: Build innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract the best Product Engineers, Cloud Architects, Functional Consultants, and more from across Kerala, TN, and other key markets across India.
• Be a market shaper: Map and open new talent pools across cities, and competitor ecosystems to stay ahead of the curve.
• Leverage AI and tech: Use AI-powered tools, data insights, and digital strategies to drive recruitment productivity, efficiency, and smarter decision-making.
• Own the candidate experience: Act as both recruiter and brand ambassador selling Zafin's vision to top candidates and creating differentiated engagement for high-demand profiles.
• Partner and influence: Work closely with senior business leaders, hiring managers, and global stakeholders to define talent needs and deliver on ambitious goals.
• Lead with accountability: Drive and report on KPIs like time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, pipeline velocity, and diversity.
• Elevate the team: Mentor recruiters, instill a sales-oriented and data-driven mindset, and build a culture of excellence in TA.
About You:
• 10-12 years of progressive TA experience with at least 3–4 years leading small - mid-sized hiring teams.
• Proven success in hiring elite, hard-to-find talent in tech / SaaS / product companies.
• A go-getter mindset — persuasive, sales-oriented, and able to thrive under ambitious goals.
• Strong ability to think outside the box: creative sourcing, employer branding, digital and social engagement.
• Experience using AI-based recruiting tools, market intelligence platforms, and automation to transform TA delivery.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills and able to take stakeholders and teams along while also challenging the status quo.
• Data-driven approach with sharp focus on recruitment KPIs and ROI.
• A technical background (B.Tech or equivalent) is a plus — helps you speak the language of the talent you'll be hiring.
• Self-driven, thrives on challenges, and has the grit to win in competitive markets.
