Excelencia - Lead - Talent Acquisition

Excelencia is a pioneering US-based IT solutions company, ISO 9001:2008 certified, with 15+ years of experience in providing innovative IT services worldwide.

With a team of 550+ experienced professionals, we specialize in Offshore Software Development and IT solutions, serving clients across the globe from our development centers and onsite work environments.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Lead.

Experience: 9 to 13 years.

Location: Chennai (Acendas Tech park,Tharamani).

Job Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, talent mapping, and advanced Boolean/X-ray search techniques across platforms like GitHub ,Linkedin and Stack Overflow.

The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and a proven track record in leading and mentoring recruitment teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Utilize advanced Boolean/X-ray search techniques to source niche talent across various platforms such as GitHub, Stack Overflow, LinkedIn, and other online communities.

- Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand workforce planning and hiring needs.

- Build strong relationships with business leaders to drive effective hiring strategies.

- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage analytics and hiring metrics to optimize recruitment processes and improve hiring efficiency.

- Talent Acquisition Initiatives: Design and implement innovative hiring strategies to attract top talent and enhance employer branding.

- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, providing guidance on sourcing strategies and process improvements.

- Exceptional Communication & Influencing Skills: Engage with senior stakeholders, hiring managers, and external partners to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.

- Process Improvement & Automation: Drive automation in recruitment processes, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

Key Requirements:

- 9 to 13 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategy, and Leadership.

- Strong expertise in Boolean search, X-ray search techniques, and sourcing via GitHub, Stack Overflow, LinkedIn, and niche job boards.

- Experience in data-driven recruitment strategies, talent mapping, and proactive pipeline building.

- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strong relationships across departments.

- Strong analytical skills with experience in using ATS, recruitment analytics, and reporting tools.

- Experience in leading and mentoring a team of recruiters.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

- Familiarity with employer branding strategies and recruitment marketing.