Director Talent Acquisition

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Talent Sourcing Head /Director to lead our talent acquisition sourcing strategy and build a high-performing candidate pipeline across multiple industries and functions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing sourcing strategies, managing sourcing teams, leveraging innovative recruitment technologies, and ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates to support business growth.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, market intelligence, and expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, talent mapping, and passive candidate engagement.

Role & responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the organization’s talent sourcing strategy aligned with hiring goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of talent sourcers and recruitment researchers.
• Establish sourcing KPIs, productivity metrics, and performance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and methodologies.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical, niche, and high-volume hiring requirements.
• Design proactive sourcing campaigns to identify passive and active candidates.
• Conduct talent mapping, competitor analysis, and workforce market research.
• Develop candidate communities for future hiring needs.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with recruitment teams, hiring managers, and business leaders to understand workforce requirements.
• Collaborate with business development and account management teams to support client hiring demands.
• Provide regular updates on sourcing effectiveness, market trends, and pipeline health.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Sourcing, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing sourcing teams in staffing, recruitment consulting, RPO, or corporate talent acquisition environments.
• Strong expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, X-Ray search, talent mapping, and passive candidate sourcing.
• Experience hiring across IT, Engineering, Professional Services, or multiple industry domains.

Preferred candidate profile

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global recruitment and sourcing.
• Knowledge of AI-driven recruiting and sourcing tools.
• Experience supporting high-growth organizations or staffing firms.
• Certifications in recruitment or talent acquisition are a plus.

Key Skills

• Talent Sourcing Strategy
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence
• LinkedIn Recruiter & Advanced Search Techniques
• Recruitment Analytics & Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Employer Branding
• Candidate Engagement
• Process Optimization
• Business Acumen