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Job Title:Lead Talent Acquisition Location:Bangalore – Bhartiya City Tech Park Experience: 7+ Years Job Type:Full time/ Permanent Notice Period:Immediate to 15 days. Transportation:2-way cab will be providedAbout DigiKey GCC: DigiKey is an authorized distributor of electronic components for more than 3,000 industry-leading suppliers. DigiKey customers can rest assured that the products they order are authentic and come directly from the manufacturer. This Global Capability Center (GCC) is an integral part of DigiKey’s strategy to develop new digital offerings that deliver superior value and sustained impact. Position Overview: We are seeking aLead Talent Acquisition Specialistwho will drive and implement full-cycle hiring across the organization. This role will lead recruitment strategy, sourcing, and selection while ensuring a seamless candidate experience. The position closely partners with hiring managers, mentors the recruitment team, and promotes best-in-class, inclusive hiring practices.Key Responsibilities: Full-Cycle Recruitment Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from job requisition to onboarding Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and success criteria Draft and update job descriptions in consultation with hiring managers Coordinate interviews, evaluate candidates, and manage the offer process Sourcing & Talent Pipelining Develop and execute sourcing strategies via job boards, social media, referrals, and networking Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs Conduct sourcing through campus programs and recruitment events Screening & Selection Review resumes and applications, and conduct phone screens Evaluate candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit Implement structured evaluation and shortlisting processes Hiring Manager & Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring goals Provide hiring insights and regular progress updates Collaborate with HR and leadership to align hiring with business objectives Candidate Experience Maintain smooth and professional communication with candidates Guide candidates through all stages of the hiring process Represent DigiKey as an employer of choice Tools & Reporting Use Workday ATS and other recruitment tools for candidate and data management Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and dashboards Track and report recruitment metrics regularly Team Leadership & Best Practices Mentor and guide junior recruiters Develop and maintain SOPs for recruitment processes Ensure consistency and adherence to effective hiring practices Vendor & Campus Management Engage and evaluate external recruitment agencies Coordinate with the procurement team for job platform requirements Partner with campus placement teams for fresh talent acquisitionRequirements & Skills: Minimum 7+ years of end-to-end talent acquisition experience Proven experience recruiting across multiple domains (technical & non-technical) Strong track record of hiring across business functions and leadership levels Expertise in structured and competency-based interviews Experience with Workday ATS and tools like LinkedIn Recruiter Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills Knowledge of DEI hiring practices and employer branding Ability to manage recruitment vendors and campus relationships Experience mentoring junior team members and leading projects Strong analytical mindset with the ability to track and report hiring metricsEducational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (full-time) in any discipline MBA/MSW/PGDM in Human Resources or related specialization from a recognized institution (preferred)