Lead Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Company: Marsh Corporate Description: Lead Specialist – Talent Acquisition We are seeking a talented individual to join our Talent Acquisition team at Marsh . This role will be based in Gurgaon / Mumbai / Pune. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. We are looking for a highly driven and experienced Lead Specialist - Talent Acquisition to join our team on a 12-month contract and lead Technology hiring across key business mandates. This role is ideal for a talent acquisition professional with a strong track record in hiring for  technology roles , including niche and specialized skill sets across engineering, digital, data, analytics, cloud, enterprise applications, automation, and emerging technologies. You will partner closely with TA leaders and business stakeholders to execute hiring strategies, deliver high-quality talent pipelines, and manage  end-to-end recruitment for technology mandates  in a time- and cost-sensitive environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong self-sourcing capability, market intelligence, stakeholder management, recruitment analytics, and hands-on experience in  leveraging AI-powered tools and features to enhance recruitment outcomes and drive recruiter efficiency . Please note:  This role requires strong direct sourcing capability, as we do not engage external hiring partners for these mandates. What You Can Expect As a Lead Specialist - Talent Acquisition, you will play a critical role in hiring top technology talent by partnering with business leaders, understanding evolving skill demands, and delivering effective recruitment strategies for specialized and high-impact roles. You will be expected to combine deep technology recruitment expertise with innovative sourcing approaches, data-driven decision-making, and the smart use of recruitment technology and AI. We Will Count on You To: End-to-End Technology Recruitment Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for  technology roles , including sourcing, screening, interviewing, stakeholder alignment, and offer management. Independently drive hiring for a wide range of technology mandates, including niche, hard-to-fill, and specialized roles. Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using direct sourcing, digital channels, talent mapping, and cost-effective recruitment platforms. Build strong pipelines for roles across areas such as  software engineering, data and analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise applications, digital transformation, automation, and AI/ML . Ensure hiring mandates are closed within agreed timelines while maintaining quality, process compliance, and candidate experience. Continuously improve recruitment outcomes across key metrics including  time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and cost efficiency . Stakeholder Management Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand technical hiring needs and translate them into effective recruitment strategies. Act as a trusted Talent Acquisition advisor for technology hiring, offering market insights and practical recommendations. Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring stakeholders and candidates. Lead initiatives to enhance stakeholder and candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping Conduct talent mapping and market research to understand the availability of technology talent, competitor activity, compensation trends, and emerging skill sets. Provide meaningful market intelligence to support hiring decisions and workforce planning. Stay updated on trends in technology hiring, digital talent demand, and best practices in recruiting specialized technical talent. Share innovative sourcing strategies and market insights to attract high-quality talent in competitive skill areas. Recruitment Technology, AI & Reporting Leverage recruitment technologies, sourcing platforms, and  AI-enabled tools/features  to