JOB DESCRIPTION
Position | Director of Talent Acquisition |
Location | Gurgaon, India |
Experience | 12+ Years |
Position Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned and proactive Director of Talent Acquisition to lead OculusIT’s end-to-end recruiting strategy and operations across India. This role will oversee all hiring activity for our technical and corporate functions and play a key role in building the talent foundation to support the company’s aggressive growth goals. The ideal candidate brings deep recruiting experience, strong team leadership, and a track record of scaling hiring in high-growth services or technology environments. This role requires full alignment with U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) working hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and lead full-cycle recruitment for all roles in India across technical support, infrastructure, cloud, ERP, cybersecurity, and corporate functions
- Build and manage a high-performing internal TA team, including recruiters and sourcing specialists
- Partner with business and department leaders to understand workforce planning needs and proactively develop hiring strategies
- Establish and manage strong vendor and agency partnerships to support surge or niche hiring needs
- Define, track, and report on key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance, etc.)
- Optimize and maintain ATS and recruiting processes for scalability, efficiency, and candidate experience
- Drive employment branding and outreach strategies to build awareness and attract top talent
- Ensure compliance with all labor laws and internal policies throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to support onboarding, workforce planning, and talent pipeline development
- Contribute to DEI efforts and ensure equitable hiring practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent HR/talent qualification preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Demonstrated success hiring at scale in a services, BPO, IT, or technology-driven company
- Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, tools, and sourcing strategies
- Hands-on experience managing internal recruiting teams and external vendor relationships
- Familiarity with ATS platforms (e.g., Zoho Recruit, Lever, Greenhouse, etc.)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence across functions
- Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Willingness and ability to work fully aligned with U.S. Eastern Time Zone hours
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in organizations with U.S.-India delivery models
- Exposure to hiring for U.S. client-facing roles (e.g., Help Desk, Infrastructure, ERP)
- Background in private equity-backed or scaling companies
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives
- Strategic leadership role with impact on company growth and success
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment
- Remote-friendly culture with flexibility and collaboration