This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs ******* - Rs ******* (ie INR ***** LPA)
Min Experience: 14 years
Location: Chennai
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an accomplished Recruitment Head to lead and scale end-to-end IT recruitment operations in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. This leadership role is responsible for building strong hiring strategies aligned with business objectives, strengthening talent pipelines, and delivering high-quality hiring outcomes across technical and leadership roles. We play a critical role in shaping workforce strategy by combining deep expertise in IT recruitment with data-driven decision-making, stakeholder partnership, and operational excellence. This position is ideal for a seasoned recruitment leader who thrives in complex hiring environments, understands evolving technology skill demands, and can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution while building high-performing recruitment teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and own the overall IT recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational growth plans and long-term workforce needs
Drive hiring across a wide range of technology roles, including niche, leadership, and high-volume positions
Build, mentor, and manage recruitment teams, setting explicit goals, performance metrics, and development plans
Partner closely with business leaders, HR, and delivery teams to understand hiring priorities and translate them into actionable recruitment plans
Establish and optimize recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, interview frameworks, and offer management practices
Oversee employer branding, candidate experience, and market positioning to attract top technology talent




Leverage recruitment analytics, dashboards, and reporting to track hiring performance, cost, time-to-fill, and quality metrics
Manage vendor relationships, recruitment partners, and external consultants to ensure efficiency and compliance
Drive diversity hiring initiatives and ensure fair, inclusive, and unbiased recruitment practices
Stay updated on technology trends, talent market dynamics, and competitive intelligence to proactively address skill gaps
Ensure compliance with labor laws, hiring policies, and internal governance standards
Support workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership hiring in collaboration with senior management
What Makes You a Great Fit
14+ years of progressive experience in IT recruitment, including leadership roles managing large or distributed hiring teams
Deep understanding of technology skill ecosystems, hiring trends, and competitive talent markets
Proven ability to design and execute scalable recruitment strategies in fast-paced or high-growth environments
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align hiring outcomes with business goals
Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems, recruitment analytics, and process optimization
Excellent people leadership skills, with a track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing recruiters
Strategic mindset combined with operational rigor and attention to detail
Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and deliver results under tight timelines
A leadership style rooted in ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

📌 Recruitment Head (Chennai)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Chennai