The Lead Talent Acquisition will be responsible for driving the end-to-end recruitment strategy and execution across leadership, technical, engineering, project, and corporate functions. The role will partner closely with business leaders to attract, assess, and hire high-quality talent, ensuring timely fulfillment of manpower requirements while enhancing employer branding and candidate experience. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Strategy • Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business growth plans. • Forecast hiring needs in collaboration with business leaders and HR stakeholders. • Build talent pipelines for critical and niche positions. • Drive workforce planning discussions and recruitment prioritization. Recruitment Delivery • Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from requisition to onboarding. • Source candidates through internal databases, job portals, social media, referrals, search firms, and networking. • Conduct screening and competency-based assessments. • Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and leadership teams. • Ensure timely closure of positions within agreed hiring timelines. Leadership & Critical Hiring • Lead recruitment for senior, leadership, and specialized technical positions. • Partner with business heads to define role requirements and candidate profiles. • Prepare candidate assessments, benchmarking reports, and hiring recommendations. Stakeholder Management • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on talent market trends and hiring strategies. • Maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and ensure regular recruitment updates. • Collaborate with HR, compensation, mobility, and onboarding teams. Recruitment Analytics & Governance • Track and report recruitment KPIs including: • Time-to-Hire • Time-to-Fill • Cost-per-Hire • Offer-to-Join Ratio • Source Effectiveness • Recruitment Funnel Metrics • Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and governance standards. • Drive continuous process improvements and automation initiatives. Employer Branding • Support employer branding initiatives across digital and campus platforms. • Enhance candidate experience throughout the hiring process. • Represent the organization at recruitment drives, networking events, and industry forums. Vendor & Agency Management • Manage relationships with search firms and recruitment partners. • Monitor vendor performance, quality, and cost effectiveness. • Negotiate commercial terms and ensure service delivery standards.