Lead Talent Acquisition

Company Description HummingBird is a Responsible AI-powered Total Talent Workforce Platform that transforms how organizations attract, engage, and retain talent through personalized, data-driven experiences. The platform optimizes every stage of the talent lifecycle, from sourcing and engagement to hiring and long-term retention, using advanced AI and automation. With capabilities such as AI-generated job descriptions, intelligent candidate analysis, predictive insights, and configurable candidate journeys, HummingBird helps teams make better, faster talent decisions. The platform integrates with major ATS and VMS systems, supports referral and social media strategies, and provides access to over 20 million global talents within a unified recruitment ecosystem. HummingBird is designed to enhance operational efficiency while supporting a branded, seamless experience for candidates and employers alike.
Role Description The Lead Talent Acquisition role is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai, responsible for driving end-to-end hiring strategies and execution across the organization. This role oversees full-life cycle recruiting, including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management, while ensuring a consistent and inclusive candidate experience. The individual will collaborate closely with business leaders and HR partners to understand talent needs, define role requirements, and develop targeted hiring campaigns using HummingBird’s AI-enabled platform. Daily responsibilities include managing recruiting pipelines, coaching and guiding a recruiting team, improving employer branding initiatives, tracking key hiring metrics, and refining processes for efficiency and quality. The role also involves maintaining compliance with relevant policies, championing best practices in talent acquisition, and contributing to strategic workforce planning.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Full-life Cycle Recruiting and Recruiting skills to manage sourcing, screening, selection, and offer processes effectively.
Candidates should possess solid Interviewing and Hiring expertise to assess talent objectively and make data-informed hiring decisions.
Candidates should possess Employer Branding capabilities to design and promote a compelling, inclusive, and consistent talent brand across channels.
Experience leading or mentoring recruitment teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate with senior leadership.
Proficiency using recruitment technologies, ATS/VMS platforms, and data-driven dashboards or analytics to manage pipelines and hiring performance.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a focus on candidate experience and equitable hiring practices.
Prior experience in high-growth or technology-driven organizations is beneficial; exposure to AI-enabled talent platforms is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in talent acquisition leadership.

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