We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Recruiter to spearhead talent acquisition across our cybersecurity and IT services verticals. In this strategic leadership role, you will simultaneously drive critical hiring mandates and mentor a team of recruiters â directly fueling the organization's growth with quality hires, streamlined processes, and data-driven insights.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. End-to-End Recruitment
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Own full-cycle hiring across technical and non-technical roles â cybersecurity, compliance, data privacy, and IT services.
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Source, screen, assess, and close candidates efficiently within defined turnaround time benchmarks.
2. Team Leadership & Development
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Lead, coach, and manage a team of 3â4 recruiters, ensuring hiring KPIs are consistently met.
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Assign mandates, set individual goals, and deliver regular performance feedback.
3. Stakeholder & Partner Management
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Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and align hiring strategies.
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Manage third-party recruitment vendors and external partners as needed.
4. Reporting & Analytics
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Publish weekly/monthly hiring dashboards covering pipeline status, TAT, offer-to-join ratios, and other KPIs.
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Analyze recruitment data to identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvements.
5. Process Improvement & Employer Branding
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Enhance and standardize recruitment workflows, ensuring policy compliance and structured hiring practices.
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Champion employer branding initiatives and contribute to social hiring and campus engagement programs.
6. Recruitment Operations & ATS Management
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Administer and optimize the ATS (e.g., Zimyo, Zoho Recruit) for data integrity and operational efficiency.
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Ensure end-to-end compliance with internal processes, documentation standards, and data privacy requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of end-to-end recruitment experience, with at least 1â2 years in a lead or mentoring role.
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Demonstrated track record of hiring in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or compliance domains.
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Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and ATS platforms (Zimyo, Zoho Recruit, or equivalent).
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Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Solid understanding of talent metrics, pipeline analysis, and hiring analytics.
Preferred
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Exposure to global or international hiring markets (UAE, KSA, US, or similar).
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Experience leading employer branding or campus/graduate engagement programs.
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, target-driven, high-growth environment.
