**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. In this role, you will work for IBM BPO, part of Consulting that, accelerates digital transformation using agile methodologies, process mining, and AI-powered workflows. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including IBM Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be supported by mentors and coaches who will encourage you to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and learning opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.  **Your role and responsibilities** Leadership & People Management: * Lead, mentor, and manage a team of TA professionals including recruiters, sourcing specialists, and coordinators. * Drive team engagement, performance, development, and retention. * Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Delivery Management: * Own and manage end-to-end delivery of recruitment for US roles across multiple functions (Hospitality). * Ensure hiring SLAs, TAT, and quality metrics are consistently met or exceeded. * Implement best practices in sourcing, screening, selection, and candidate engagement. ? Stakeholder Management: * Build and maintain strong relationships with business heads, HRBPs, and hiring managers across geographies. * Understand business needs and translate them into effective recruitment strategies. * ? Recruitment Strategy & Planning: * Forecast hiring needs and allocate resources effectively. * Develop data-driven hiring strategies using talent market insights and analytics. * Collaborate with employer branding, campus hiring, and onboarding teams as needed. Compliance & Governance: * Ensure adherence to all internal processes and external compliance norms (EEO, OFCCP, etc.). * Maintain audit-readiness and robust documentation practice **Required technical and professional expertise** We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic Deputy Group Manager - US Talent Acquisition to lead and drive end-to-end recruitment delivery across the US geography. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing high-performing recruitment teams, partnering with global stakeholders, and delivering on large-scale hiring mandates across functions. This is a strategic role that requires both operational excellence and a strong people management orientation. · 12-15 years of total experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing US recruitment teams. · Strong knowledge of US hiring landscape, sourcing strategies, immigration basics (e.g., H1B, GC), and compliance practices. · Proven experience in handling high-volume hiring and niche skill mandates. · Expertise in working with ATS/CRM systems and recruitment analytics dashboards. · Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. · Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s Degree (Required); MBA/PG in HR or equivalent (Preferred) **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Prior experience in a BPO/KPO/IT services setup with a focus on US hiring. * Exposure to recruitment automation tools and workforce planning platforms. * Demonstrated success in driving transformation and process excellence initiatives in TA. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.