Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Bangalore / Hyderabad, India | Hybrid

About SMC

SMC is committed to attracting and hiring exceptional talent that drives business growth and innovation. Our Talent Acquisition team partners closely with business leaders to deliver strategic hiring solutions, enhance candidate experience, and strengthen our employer brand.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment efforts across multiple functions and business units. This role requires a strategic recruiter who can manage complex hiring requirements, influence stakeholders, mentor team members, and contribute to building scalable talent acquisition practices.

The individual will partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop effective sourcing strategies, improve hiring processes, and ensure successful talent acquisition outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Hiring

- Lead end-to-end recruitment activities for technical and non-technical roles.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.
- Manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely closure of open positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, workforce plans, and market trends.
- Conduct intake meetings and develop hiring plans for critical and niche requirements.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Stakeholder Management
- Act as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers and business leaders.
- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Compensation teams,



and business stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates on hiring progress, market intelligence, and recruiting challenges.
- Drive hiring discussions and support workforce planning initiatives.

Sourcing Strategy Market Intelligence
- Build proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Leverage multiple sourcing channels including job boards, referrals, social media, and networking.
- Conduct talent mapping and competitor research.
- Provide insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and market conditions.

Process Excellence
- Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and hiring processes.
- Maintain data accuracy in ATS and recruitment systems.
- Track recruitment metrics and drive improvements in hiring efficiency.
- Identify process gaps and implement best practices to improve recruiter productivity and candidate experience.

Leadership Team Support
- Mentor and guide Talent Acquisition Specialists and Recruiters.
- Share sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and recruitment best practices.
- Support onboarding and development of new team members.
- Contribute to recruitment projects, employer branding initiatives, and process improvement programs.

Knowledge,



Skills Abilities
- Strong expertise in end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Experience hiring across technology, product, corporate, and business functions.
- Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.
- Excellent sourcing and talent mapping capabilities.
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
- Strong understanding of hiring metrics and recruitment analytics.
- Ability to prioritize multiple requirements in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Robust organizational and project management capabilities.
- Ability to mentor and support junior recruiting team members.

Qualifications Experience
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end hiring for multiple business functions.
- Experience partnering with senior managers and leadership teams.
- Demonstrated success in closing complex and niche hiring requirements.
- Experience in stakeholder management, recruitment planning, and process improvement.
- Prior experience mentoring recruiters or leading recruitment initiatives is preferred.

Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

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