Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Recruiter with 3.5 to 5.5 years of experience in IT recruitment, including at least 2 years leading or managing a recruitment team. In this role, you will oversee full-lifecycle hiring across diverse IT, IT Infrastructure, and Non-IT domains. You will drive sourcing strategies, mentor team members, analyze talent acquisition metrics, and report directly to executive leadership to continuously optimize hiring efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, mentor, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the recruitment team to ensure alignment with organizational hiring targets and quality standards.
- End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Manage full-lifecycle hiring across a wide spectrum of technical and non-technical requisitions, ensuring high-quality talent pipelines.
- Sourcing & Talent Strategy: Utilize modern recruiting tools, job boards, professional networks (LinkedIn Recruiter), and direct sourcing to recruit across specialized technical streams.
- Metrics & Analytics: Analyze key hiring metrics and KPIs (time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, channel effectiveness, cost-per-hire) to drive continuous improvement in recruitment efficiency.
- Leadership Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive weekly, monthly,



and quarterly talent acquisition reports and insights to the Executive Leadership Team.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate directly with hiring managers and department heads to understand workforce planning needs, define job profiles, and manage delivery timelines.

Key Qualifications & Skillsets

Required Qualifications & Experience:

- Education: Regular MBA, PGDM, or MSW in Human Resources, IT, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical recruitment leadership experience).
- Experience: 3.5 to 5.5 years of overall experience in IT Recruitment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or Team Lead capacity.

Technical Skillset:

- Familiarity with a wide range of IT/Non-IT/ IT-Infra roles (e.g., Network & Server Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer, Wintel Administrator, 0365 Admin, Software Developer, System Admin, Data Analyst, SOC Analyst, SAP).

Interpersonal & Additional Skills:

- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal influence.
- Analytical Thinking: Solid capability to interpret recruitment data, track hiring KPIs, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
- Multitasking & Prioritization: Proven ability to manage complex open requisitions, delegate effectively, and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

📌 Lead Recruiter (Bengaluru)
🏢 SyncUp
📍 Bengaluru