Recruitment head

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 4500000 (ie INR 40-45 LPA)

Min Experience: 14 years

Location: Chennai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an accomplished Recruitment Head to lead and scale end-to-end IT recruitment operations in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. This leadership role is responsible for building strong hiring strategies aligned with business objectives, strengthening talent pipelines, and delivering high-quality hiring outcomes across technical and leadership roles. We play a critical role in shaping workforce strategy by combining deep expertise in IT recruitment with data-driven decision-making, stakeholder partnership, and operational excellence. This position is ideal for a seasoned recruitment leader who thrives in complex hiring environments, understands evolving technology skill demands, and can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution while building high-performing recruitment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the overall IT recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational growth plans and long-term workforce needs
• Drive hiring across a wide range of technology roles, including niche, leadership, and high-volume positions
• Build, mentor, and manage recruitment teams, setting clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans
• Partner closely with business leaders, HR, and delivery teams to understand hiring priorities and translate them into actionable recruitment plans
• Establish and optimize recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, interview frameworks, and offer management practices
• Oversee employer branding, candidate experience, and market positioning to attract top technology talent
• Leverage recruitment analytics, dashboards, and reporting to track hiring performance, cost, time-to-fill, and quality metrics
• Manage vendor relationships, recruitment partners, and external consultants to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Drive diversity hiring initiatives and ensure fair, inclusive, and unbiased recruitment practices
• Stay updated on technology trends, talent market dynamics, and competitive intelligence to proactively address skill gaps
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, hiring policies, and internal governance standards
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership hiring in collaboration with senior management

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 14+ years of progressive experience in IT recruitment, including leadership roles managing large or distributed hiring teams
• Deep understanding of technology skill ecosystems, hiring trends, and competitive talent markets
• Proven ability to design and execute scalable recruitment strategies in fast-paced or high-growth environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align hiring outcomes with business goals
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems, recruitment analytics, and process optimization
• Excellent people leadership skills, with a track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing recruiters
• Strategic mindset combined with operational rigor and attention to detail
• Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and deliver results under tight timelines
• A leadership style rooted in ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement