Talent Acquisition Lead

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from job requisition to onboarding
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and success criteria
• Draft and update job descriptions in consultation with hiring managers
• Coordinate interviews, evaluate candidates, and manage the offer process

Sourcing & Talent Pipelining

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies via job boards, social media, referrals, and networking
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Conduct sourcing through campus programs and recruitment events

Screening & Selection

• Review resumes and applications, and conduct phone screens
• Evaluate candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Implement structured evaluation and shortlisting processes

Hiring Manager & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring goals
• Provide hiring insights and regular progress updates
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to align hiring with business objectives

Candidate Experience

• Maintain smooth and professional communication with candidates
• Guide candidates through all stages of the hiring process
• Represent DigiKey as an employer of choice

Tools & Reporting

• Use Workday ATS and other recruitment tools for candidate and data management
• Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and dashboards
• Track and report recruitment metrics regularly

Team Leadership & Best Practices

• Mentor and guide junior recruiters
• Develop and maintain SOPs for recruitment processes
• Ensure consistency and adherence to effective hiring practices

Vendor & Campus Management

• Engage and evaluate external recruitment agencies
• Coordinate with the procurement team for job platform requirements
• Partner with campus placement teams for fresh talent acquisition

Qualification & Requirements

Requirements & Skills:

• Minimum 7+ years of end-to-end talent acquisition experience
• Proven experience recruiting across multiple domains (technical & non-technical)
• Strong track record of hiring across business functions and leadership levels
• Expertise in structured and competency-based interviews
• Experience with Workday ATS and tools like LinkedIn Recruiter
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of DEI hiring practices and employer branding
• Ability to manage recruitment vendors and campus relationships
• Experience mentoring junior team members and leading projects
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to track and report hiring metrics

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree (full-time) in any discipline
• MBA/MSW/PGDM in Human Resources or related specialization from a recognized institution (preferred)

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Other Perks and Benefits…