IT Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are looking for an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong expertise in end-to-end recruitment for technical and technology-driven positions.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete recruitment lifecycle, partnering with hiring managers, sourcing qualified technology professionals, and ensuring timely closure of open positions.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience hiring for IT and engineering roles across multiple technical domains, with strong sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end recruitment for IT, technology, and engineering positions across different experience levels.

- Understand job requirements, technical skills, experience expectations, and hiring priorities in coordination with hiring managers.

- Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, job portals, employee referrals, professional networks, and other sourcing channels.

- Handle recruitment for technical roles across domains such as:

1. Software Development - Java, Python, .NET, Full Stack Development.

2. Cloud & DevOps - AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker.

3. Data & Analytics - Data Engineering, Data Science, SQL, Business Intelligence.

4. QA & Testing - Automation Testing, Manual Testing, Performance Testing.

5. Infrastructure & Security - Networking, Cybersecurity, System Administration.

6. Enterprise Technologies - SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, and related technologies.

- Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate assessments based on technical experience, project exposure, communication, notice period, and compensation expectations.

- Coordinate technical interviews, collect feedback, manage follow-ups, and facilitate subsequent interview rounds.

- Maintain regular communication with candidates and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

- Maintain and update candidate databases, recruitment trackers, and applicant records.

- Monitor recruitment metrics, including time-to-hire, source effectiveness, interview-to-selection ratio, and offer-to-joining ratio.

- Negotiate compensation, manage offer discussions, and coordinate offer rollouts.

- Follow up with selected candidates to ensure successful joining and minimize offer dropouts.

- Build talent pipelines for recurring and niche technology requirements.

- Work closely with HR and business stakeholders to ensure recruitment targets and hiring timelines are achieved.

Mandatory Skills:

- 3 - 6 years of experience in IT Talent Acquisition / Technical Recruitment.

- Strong understanding of IT technologies, technical job descriptions, and software engineering roles.

- Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other recruitment platforms.

- Expertise in resume screening, candidate sourcing, and initial candidate assessment.

- Experience managing end-to-end technical recruitment.

- Strong stakeholder management and hiring manager coordination.

- Knowledge of compensation negotiation, offer management, and candidate follow-ups.

- Ability to manage multiple technical requirements simultaneously.

Good-to-Have Skills:

- Experience hiring for niche and senior-level technology positions.

- Exposure to Cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, and enterprise technology hiring.

- Experience with ATS and recruitment analytics.

- Knowledge of recruitment metrics and talent market mapping.

- Experience in IT services, product companies, or technology consulting environments.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Strong technical recruitment and sourcing expertise.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

- Ability to understand complex technical requirements and identify relevant talent.

- Target-oriented approach with a focus on quality hiring and timely closures.