Nambiar Builders - Lead - Talent Acquisition

Description:

Position title : Talent Acquisition Lead

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead to drive our end-to-end hiring strategy and execution.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in niche hiring within the real estate and hospitality industries, with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and strengthening the employer brand in competitive markets.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for critical and leadership roles.

- Lead employer branding initiatives to attract top talent in real estate and hospitality sectors.

- Drive adoption of recruitment technology, analytics, and tools for efficient hiring.

- Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and maintain a structured selection process.

- Mentor and guide a team of recruiters, ensuring capability building and performance.

- Track and report key recruitment metrics to leadership for transparency and improvement.

- Cultivate relationships with recruitment agencies, job boards, and industry networks.

Skills required:

- 7 - 9 years of proven experience in recruitment, with a significant track record in real estate and/or hospitality industries (Restaurant business).

- Strong exposure to leadership and volume hiring.

- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

- Demonstrated ability to close senior-level positions and niche roles.

- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.

Skills Preferred:

- Strategic thinking with a problem-solving mindset.

- Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.

- Expertise in employer branding and social media hiring strategies - including using LinkedIn as a recruiter and as a recruitment tool

- Familiarity with HR analytics, workforce planning, and succession planning.

- Ability to coach and mentor junior recruiter.

- Proficiency in MS Office, HRIS (preferably in greytHR), and recruitment dashboards.

- Strong presentation and reporting skills for leadership updates.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Human Resources or a related field or MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or related field.

- Certification in talent acquisition or recruitment practices (desirable)