Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Location: Tbilisi, Georgia; Belgrade, Serbia Workplace: remote Lead and develop a team of 5–8 recruiters , conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and individual development planning. Drive team performance and engagement , managing workload, motivation, retention, and challenging performance situations. Improve recruitment processes and practices , identifying bottlenecks, addressing recurring challenges, and implementing scalable solutions. Monitor recruitment performance and quality , using data and metrics to identify improvement opportunities and ensure hiring goals are met. Build a culture of continuous learning , organizing training, sharing best practices, and developing recruitment competencies across the team. Drive recruitment initiatives , including process automation, new tools, analytics, and operational improvements. Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners, People Partners, and leadership to align hiring priorities, team capacity, and business needs. Support complex situations and escalations , balancing the needs of recruiters, hiring managers, and the business. 6+ years of experience in Recruitment / Talent Acquisition , with strong hands-on full-cycle recruitment expertise. 2+ years of direct people management experience , leading and developing a team of recruiters. Experience working in fast-growing, scaling, or complex business environments . Proven experience in people development, performance management, coaching, and handling challenging employee situations. Strong understanding of recruitment operations and performance metrics , with hands-on experience driving improvements through process optimization, automation, new tools or AI solutions, or enhanced analytics and reporting. Experience working with international and/or distributed teams , including managing or collaborating with colleagues across different locations, markets, or cultures. Ability to identify root causes, think systematically, and implement sustainable solutions rather than relying on constant manual intervention. Strong ownership, decision-making skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Confident English (B2+/C1) , both written and spoken.