Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technology Hiring

Lead - Talent Acquisition (Technology Hiring) It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Talent Acquisition - Technology Hiring to drive the organization's technology recruitment strategy and delivery. This role will lead a team of recruiters while serving as a strategic talent advisor to business and technology leaders. The incumbent will be responsible for building and executing hiring strategies across key technology domains. The role requires a proven track record of managing high-performing recruitment teams, influencing senior stakeholders, leveraging market intelligence, and delivering exceptional talent outcomes in a competitive technology hiring landscape. Technology Talent Acquisition Leadership Lead end-to-end recruitment delivery for technology functions. Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract, engage, and hire top technology talent. Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for niche and critical technology skill sets. Serve as a subject matter expert on technology talent trends, market intelligence, competitor activity, and emerging skills. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters and sourcing specialists, fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture. Set recruitment goals, monitor team performance, and drive accountability against hiring targets and service levels. Coach team members on advanced sourcing, stakeholder management, talent assessment, and candidate engagement practices. Champion continuous improvement and capability-building initiatives within the Talent Acquisition function. Strategic Business Partnership Partner closely with Technology Leaders to understand workforce requirements and translate them into scalable hiring plans. Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on talent availability, market trends, compensation benchmarking, and hiring strategies. Drive workforce planning discussions and develop proactive hiring plans aligned to business growth objectives. Recruitment Strategy & Execution Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies utilizing talent mapping, market research, social recruiting, employee referrals, networking, and talent communities. Drive recruitment excellence across candidate sourcing, screening, assessment, interview management, offer negotiation, and onboarding support. Ensure effective evaluation of technical and leadership capabilities through structured assessment methodologies. Facilitate and manage offer negotiations to secure top talent while maintaining market competitiveness. Employer Branding & Diversity Hiring Strengthen employer brand positioning within the technology talent market. Drive initiatives that enhance candidate experience and improve employer attractiveness. Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) objectives through inclusive sourcing and hiring practices. Represent the organization at technology events, industry forums, professional associations, and university engagement programs. Recruitment Operations & Analytics Monitor and report key talent acquisition metrics including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance rates, diversity hiring, and sourcing effectiveness. Utilize data and analytics to identify trends, improve processes, and influence strategic decision-making. Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, and talent partners to ensure quality and cost-effective delivery. Education Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline. Experience 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience with a strong focus on Technology Hiring. Minimum 5 years of experience leading recruitment teams and managing high-volume and niche technology hiring mandates. Experience partnering with senior technology and business leaders in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. Skills & Competencies Deep understanding of technology talent landscapes, technical skill sets, and emerging market trends. Strong expertise in talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and passive candidate sourcing. Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organizational levels. Expertise in ATS platforms, recruitment technologies, and talent analytics. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate recruitment data into actionable insights. Passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and fostering diverse talent pipelines. Experience Level Senior Level