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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