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Lead talent acquisition

Contract Type:

Brick and Mortar

Location:

Hyderabad - //TS

Date Published:

07-10-2025

Job ID:

REF29430U

Company Description:

Sutherland is seeking a dynamic and intuitive person to join us as an Lead Talent Acquisition. We are a group of energetic and hard-working individuals. If you are looking to build a fulfilling career and are confident you have the skills and experience to help us succeed, we want to work with you!

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Talent Acquisition - IC to drive hiring initiatives for our Digital Transformation IT business. This role is ideal for a seasoned recruiter with a strategic mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. You will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder management, and talent strategy execution, ensuring we attract and retain top talent in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and drive the full-cycle recruitment process for digital transformation and IT roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.

  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies to identify and attract top-tier talent through multiple channels (job boards, networking, social media, referrals, etc.).

  • Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and workforce planning.

  • Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical and niche IT roles such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI/ML, Java, AEM, data engineering, and digital transformation technologies.

  • Conduct market research and talent mapping to stay ahead of industry trends and competitor hiring strategies.

  • Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by maintaining clear communication and a streamlined hiring process.

  • Utilize AI-driven and digital hiring tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making in recruitment processes.

  • Manage offer negotiations, pre-boarding, and onboarding coordination in collaboration with HR teams.

  • Track and report key recruitment metrics(time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity hiring, etc.) to improve hiring strategies.

  • Adhere to compliance, data privacy, and DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) best practices in hiring processes.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • 6+ years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 3  years in IT hiring for digital transformation roles.

  • Proven expertise in hiring mid to senior-level professionals in the IT and digital engineering space.

  • Strong experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR tech tools(LinkedIn Recruiter, HackerRank, AI-based sourcing tools, etc.).

  • Deep understanding of technical skillsets, emerging technologies, and market trends in digital transformation.

  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently as a high-performing individual contributor while aligning with broader business objectives.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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