What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Consultant - Talent Acquisition Lead position at Nagarro?
Role: Talent Acquisition Lead Location: Atlanta, GA 30338 Work Model: Onsite - Hybrid Employment Type: Fulltime Job Overview: About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior IT Recruiter who will play a dual role as an individual contributor and team lead. The ideal candidate will possess strong end-to-end IT recruitment experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to mentor and guide a small recruiting team. This role requires close collaboration with Delivery Managers, Hiring Managers, and business leadership to drive successful hiring outcomes across multiple technology practices. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for technical and professional positions across the United States. Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates for various IT roles, including software engineering, cloud, data, cybersecurity, ERP, infrastructure, and leadership positions. Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and direct sourcing techniques. Conduct competency-based interviews and evaluate candidates for both technical and cultural fit. Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a team of 3 recruiters. Monitor team performance, productivity, and hiring metrics. Conduct regular review meetings and provide coaching to improve recruiting effectiveness. Assist in workload planning, requisition allocation, and prioritization of hiring needs. Drive adherence to recruitment processes and best practices. Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with Delivery Managers, Practice Leaders, and Hiring Managers to understand hiring requirements and workforce planning needs. Conduct intake discussions and provide market intelligence regarding talent availability, compensation trends, and hiring challenges. Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders throughout the recruitment process. Facilitate hiring discussions, interview feedback sessions, and offer approvals. Process & Reporting: Maintain accurate candidate and hiring data within ATS and reporting systems. Track recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill, submission-to-interview ratio, offer acceptance rate, and quality of hire. Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and operational efficiency. Support recruitment planning, forecasting, and hiring strategy initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: 6-9 years of experience in IT Recruitment, with significant exposure to the U.S. market. Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment for technical and niche technology roles. Prior experience leading or mentoring a small recruiting team. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. High level of confidence when interacting with senior candidates, Delivery Managers, and business leaders. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive hiring decisions effectively. Experience working in a fast-paced consulting, services, staffing, or technology environment. Strong understanding of recruitment metrics and hiring analytics. Immigration Knowledge: The candidate should possess a strong understanding of U.S. immigration and work authorization processes, including: H-1B Visa H-4 EAD L1A / L1B TN Visa OPT / CPT Green Card process (PERM, I-140, I-485) U.S. Citizenship and Permanent Residency requirements Employment authorization verification and compliance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience recruiting for consulting or IT services organizations. Experience hiring across multiple technology practices and seniority levels. Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, and Indeed. Strong negotiation and offer management skills.