**Introduction** At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. **Your role and responsibilities** The GDN Team Lead will be responsible for managing a team of recruiters, driving hiring strategy, ensuring delivery against business demand, and maintaining high standards of stakeholder management, candidate experience, and process excellence. This role requires a strong mix of people leadership, operational excellence, and business alignment. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & People Management * Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Selection Specialist to achieve hiring targets. * Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and skill development. * Ensure accountability, ownership, and high team morale. * Manage workload distribution and resource planning. Hiring Delivery & Operations * Own end-to-end recruitment for critical and positions. * Drive weekly monthly, quarterly, and annual hiring targets. * Monitor key recruitment metrics like: * Time to Hire (TAT) * Offer to Join Ratio * Candidate Dropouts * Hiring Quality * Ensure adherence to recruitment process and compliance. Stakeholder Management * Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders. * Set realistic hiring expectations through market intelligence. * Provide regular hiring updates, dashboards, and escalation support. Process Excellence & Automation * Identify gaps in current hiring processes and suggest improvements. * Drive adoption of ATS/HRMS tools * Support automation, reporting, and hiring audits. **Required technical and professional expertise** · Experience Required: 6-10 Years · Strong leadership & people management skills · Excellent communication & stakeholder handling · Deep understanding of end-to-end recruitment lifecycle · Data-driven decision-making · High ownership and business orientation · Experience with ATS tools · Ability to handle pressure, escalations, and tight deadlines **Preferred technical and professional experience** * MBA/PGDM in HR or related field * Experience in Tech & Non-Tech hiring * Exposure to Global / India Hiring Models 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.