Lead Recruiter (3rd party) -Whitefield
Aon · Insurance
- Bangalore, India
- On-site
- Posted today
- HR & Talent
- full time
About the job
About the Role Aon is looking for an experienced Lead Technical Recruiter to direct end-to-end recruitment efforts for technology and digital talent spanning multiple business areas. This position involves working closely with business leaders to pinpoint, attract, assess, and select top-level technology professionals while ensuring an outstanding candidate and interested party experience. The successful candidate will function as a dependable talent consultant, exhibiting market awareness, sourcing proficiency, and data-backed insights to facilitate business development. In addition to addressing complex hiring demands, the individual will support recruiters, participate in recruitment strategy formulation, and encourage continuous progress within talent acquisition workflows. Aon is in the Business of Better Decisions What the Day Will Look Like Talent Acquisition Delivery Handle the entire recruitment process for technology and digital roles, beginning with requisition intake and concluding with offer acceptance. Lead hiring efforts across Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Product Management, DevOps, Data Science, AI/ML, Business Analysis, and Quality Engineering. Build and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive talent. Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and future workforce needs. Achieve hiring results within the agreed timelines while upholding quality and inclusion goals. Facilitate structured selection processes and support hiring managers in making informed hiring decisions. Business Partnership Collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and business leaders to understand workforce requirements and talent priorities. Provide market insights related to talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor hiring activity. Lead intake discussions and develop customized recruitment strategies aligned with business goals. Influence workforce decisions through talent intelligence and hiring analytics. Leadership and Team Development Mentor and coach recruiters and sourcing specialists on technical recruiting methodologies and guidelines. Assist in developing capabilities related to sourcing, assessing candidates, managing interested parties, and mapping the market. Promote knowledge sharing and recruitment excellence across the talent acquisition team. Support recruitment governance, workforce planning, and efforts to standardize processes. Interested party and Candidate Experience Deliver a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Build positive relationships with business leaders and hiring managers. Drive interview process efficiency and ensure consistent candidate evaluation practices. Manage offer negotiations and support successful candidate closures. Recruitment Operations and Analytics Track and analyze recruitment metrics including: Time-to-Fill 1. Time-to-Hire Source Efficiency 1. Offer Acceptance Rate Inclusive Hiring Metrics 1. Recruiter Efficiency Develop reporting dashboards and provide hiring updates to senior interested parties. Lead compliance with recruitment policies, processes, and governance standards. See opportunities to improve recruiter efficiency through automation, AI, and recruitment technology. Talent Market Intelligence Perform talent mapping and competitor intelligence research. Stay informed on emerging technology skills and labor market trends. Advise interested parties on talent availability, hiring strategies, and compensation benchmarks. Skills and Experience That Will Lead to Success Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a similar area. An MBA or PGDM in Human Resources is preferred. Experience 8-12 years of recruitment experience with a strong focus on technology hiring. At least 6 years of experience in recruiting for software engineering and technology-related positions. Ability to manage multiple requisitions across various business groups. Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions. Proven ability to achieve hiring results in competitive talent markets. Technical Recruiting Expertise Technical and digital talent acquisition Mapping the market and gathering insights on competitors Talent sourcing and engagement Candidate assessment and interview management Offer management and negotiation Workforce planning and talent pipelining Sourcing Platforms LinkedIn Recruiter Naukri GitHub Stack Overflow Advanced Boolean and X-Ray Search techniques Professional networking platforms and talent communities Recruitment Technology Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, iCIMS, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Greenhouse, or similar) Recruitment analytics and reporting tools Microsoft Office 365 Suite Skills You'll Use Every Day Executive communication Influencing and managing interested parties Negotiation and relationship building Critical thinking Problem solving Data-driven decision making Project management Preferred Qualifications Experience hiring for international organizations, multinational companies, or Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Expertise hiring niche talent in AI/ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Digital Transformation. Experience leading inclusive hiring initiatives. Exposure to talent acquisition transformation programs, recruitment projects, or large-scale hiring campaigns. Professional certifications in recruiting, sourcing, talent management, or related fields. 2026-100119
Responsibilities
About the Role Aon is looking for an experienced Lead Technical Recruiter to direct end-to-end recruitment efforts for technology and digital talent spanning multiple business areas. This position involves working closely with business leaders to pinpoint, attract, assess, and select top-level technology professionals while ensuring an outstanding candidate and interested party experience. The successful candidate will function as a dependable talent consultant, exhibiting market awareness, sourcing proficiency, and data-backed insights to facilitate business development. In addition to addressing complex hiring demands, the individual will support recruiters, participate in recruitment strategy formulation, and encourage continuous progress within talent acquisition workflows. Aon is in the Business of Better Decisions What the Day Will Look Like Talent Acquisition Delivery Handle the entire recruitment process for technology and digital roles, beginning with requisition intake and concluding with offer acceptance. Lead hiring efforts across Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Product Management, DevOps, Data Science, AI/ML, Business Analysis, and Quality Engineering. Build and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive talent. Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and future workforce needs. Achieve hiring results within the agreed timelines while upholding quality and inclusion goals. Facilitate structured selection processes and support hiring managers in making informed hiring decisions. Business Partnership Collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and business leaders to understand workforce requirements and talent priorities. Provide market insights related to talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor hiring activity. Lead intake discussions and develop customized recruitment strategies aligned with business goals. Influence workforce decisions through talent intelligence and hiring analytics. Leadership and Team Development Mentor and coach recruiters and sourcing specialists on technical recruiting methodologies and guidelines. Assist in developing capabilities related to sourcing, assessing candidates, managing interested parties, and mapping the market. Promote knowledge sharing and recruitment excellence across the talent acquisition team. Support recruitment governance, workforce planning, and efforts to standardize processes. Interested party and Candidate Experience Deliver a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Build positive relationships with business leaders and hiring managers. Drive interview process efficiency and ensure consistent candidate evaluation practices. Manage offer negotiations and support successful candidate closures. Recruitment Operations and Analytics Track and analyze recruitment metrics including: Time-to-Fill 1. Time-to-Hire Source Efficiency 1. Offer Acceptance Rate Inclusive Hiring Metrics 1. Recruiter Efficiency Develop reporting dashboards and provide hiring updates to senior interested parties. Lead compliance with recruitment policies, processes, and governance standards. See opportunities to improve recruiter efficiency through automation, AI, and recruitment technology. Talent Market Intelligence Perform talent mapping and competitor intelligence research. Stay informed on emerging technology skills and labor market trends. Advise interested parties on talent availability, hiring strategies, and compensation benchmarks. Skills and Experience That Will Lead to Success Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a similar area. An MBA or PGDM in Human Resources is preferred. Experience 8-12 years of recruitment experience with a strong focus on technology hiring. At least 6 years of experience in recruiting for software engineering and technology-related positions. Ability to manage multiple requisitions across various business groups. Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions. Proven ability to achieve hiring results in competitive talent markets. Technical Recruiting Expertise Technical and digital talent acquisition Mapping the market and gathering insights on competitors Talent sourcing and engagement Candidate assessment and interview management Offer management and negotiation Workforce planning and talent pipelining Sourcing Platforms LinkedIn Recruiter Naukri GitHub Stack Overflow Advanced Boolean and X-Ray Search techniques Professional networking platforms and talent communities Recruitment Technology Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, iCIMS, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Greenhouse, or similar) Recruitment analytics and reporting tools Microsoft Office 365 Suite Skills You'll Use Every Day Executive communication Influencing and managing interested parties Negotiation and relationship building Critical thinking Problem solving Data-driven decision making Project management Preferred Qualifications Experience hiring for international organizations, multinational companies, or Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Expertise hiring niche talent in AI/ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Digital Transformation. Experience leading inclusive hiring initiatives. Exposure to talent acquisition transformation programs, recruitment projects, or large-scale hiring campaigns. Professional certifications in recruiting, sourcing, talent management, or related fields.