Team Lead – IT Recruitment

We are expanding our Talent Acquisition team and looking for an experienced Team Lead – IT Recruitment who will manage a team of 2–5 recruiters and take full ownership of strategic and operational success in hiring top-tier tech talent.

This role is for a leader who knows the IT talent market inside out, can grow and coach a team, and is ready to deliver fast and high-quality hires for key roles in Software Development, Infrastructure, QA, and other critical tech areas.

This role requires relocation to Cyprus and on-site work from our local office.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team of recruiters: allocate tasks, monitor quality and deadlines, and help the team grow professionally.
  • Personally close key technical roles (middle, senior, tech lead, engineering manager, C-level and more) – be a role model in recruitment expertise.
  • Build strong partnerships with team leads and heads of engineering: clarify profiles proactively and define tailored search strategies.
  • Design and execute sourcing strategies adapted to a competitive IT market (LinkedIn, Github, tech communities, TG channels, etc.).
  • Ensure a strong candidate pipeline from initial outreach to offer acceptance.
  • Track key hiring metrics (time-to-fill, source mix, offer acceptance rate) and provide regular reports to leadership.
  • Implement best practices, automation, and AI tools to boost recruitment speed and quality.
  • Maintain an excellent candidate experience and protect the employer brand in the IT market.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in IT recruitment, including hiring developers, DevOps, QA, engineering managers and C-level roles.
  • Proven experience managing or mentoring recruiters is a big plus.
  • Expert sourcing skills and deep knowledge of the IT talent landscape and technologies.
  • Strong ability to build trust with hiring managers and influence talent strategy.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Experience tracking recruitment KPIs and using data for decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills and fluent English (written and spoken).
  • Practical experience using AI and automation to work smarter is highly valued.

Conditions

  • Meaningful and challenging tasks with real impact on company growth.
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme linked to team KPIs.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Fully equipped modern office with fresh fruit, tasty breaks and team perks.
  • Relocation package if needed, including work permit support.
  • Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
  • Supportive team culture that values ideas and respects work-life balance.

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