About JoulestoWatts:

JoulestoWatts (J2W) is a high-growth, technology-led consulting company enabling global enterprises to scale through GCC enablement, digital transformation services, agile workforce solutions. We are among the fastest-scaling companies in our segment with industry leading profitability. We are the preferred partner for 280+ global clients and the only player with an in-house tech platform for analytics, workforce orchestration, and AI-led hiring. Our consulting-led approach, deep domain expertise, and robust delivery model set us apart in building scalable, high performance teams across India and beyond. As we gear up for our next growth phase, we are strengthening our leadership bench to drive P&L ownership, lead large-scale transformation programs, and expand our footprint across strategic global markets.

We have over 5000+ employees across the globe. We have marked our presence globally - India, US, Poland, Dubai, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan etc.

We are proud to have enabled GCC growth journeys for Amazon, Walmart, Juniper, Medtronic, AMD, Schneider Electric, Mercedes Benz, Intel, and L&T, among others.

Job Summary:

The Role of Head of Strategic Tech Talent Acquisition is to shape the future workforce, drive organizational growth, and maintain a competitive edge in the tech talent market.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy tailored to the tech workforce that supports the company's growth and innovation objectives.

- Forecast future technical hiring needs based on business goals and technological trends.

- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of recruiters specializing in tech talent acquisition.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the recruitment teams.

- Set clear performance targets and provide regular feedback and coaching to ensure team effectiveness.

- Oversee the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring efficient and candidate-friendly processes.

- Implement innovative sourcing techniques, including leveraging AI, data analytics, and technology platforms to optimize candidate sourcing and screening.

- Identify and implement automation and process improvements to reduce recruitment cycle times and enhance candidate experience.

- Develop and maintain a strong employer brand that attracts top technical talent.

- Ensure a positive, transparent, and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote the company culture and values externally.

- Regularly report talent acquisition metrics and insights to senior leadership to demonstrate impact and inform business decisions.

- Build and maintain strong partnerships with senior leadership, hiring managers, HR, and external vendors to align recruitment efforts with organizational priorities.

- Act as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition strategy and workforce planning.

- Ensure recruitment practices comply with employment laws, diversity and inclusion policies, and ethical standards.

- Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in tech talent acquisition.

- Manage the talent acquisition budget effectively, optimizing spending across sourcing channels and recruitment technologies.

Competencies:

- Leadership attributes to be beyond traditional recruitment, highlighting innovation, strategic impact, and future-oriented talent planning in the tech sector.

- Proven experience in strategic tech talent acquisition, preferably in fast-paced, innovative driven environments.

- Mastery of predictive data analytics, AI-powered recruiting tools, and recruitment marketing.

- Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing top talent acquisition teams.

- A creative mindset for employer branding and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

- Deep knowledge of the tech talent ecosystem and emerging industry trends.

- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core part of your hiring philosophy.

Eligibility Criteria:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.

- 15+ years of progressive HR TA experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role.

- Strong knowledge of tech workforce hiring & contractual staffing.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to influence and partner with all levels of the organization.

- Work Environment & Conditions:

- Work from office from Monday to Friday

- Hybrid or remote working on special conditions.