Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role: Recruiter – Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Chennai, India | Experience: 3-5 Years | Job Type: Full-time | Function: Human Resources / Recruitment

Ramco conglomerate

Ramco Systems is part of the $1 billion+ diversified Ramco Group, a legacy enterprise with deep roots in industries such as cement, textiles, engineering, software, energy, and biotech. With over 75 years of heritage and innovation, the Ramco Group is a global powerhouse that blends traditional business values with modern technologies.

Ramco Systems is the Group's technology arm, delivering next-gen enterprise software across

Global Payroll, HR, Aviation MRO, ERP, and Logistics. Headquartered in Chennai, India, Ramco serves over 1,000 customers across 35+ countries and is recognized for its AI/ML-based, bot-enabled, and cloud-native solutions. Our platform is designed for digital operations—trusted by governments, Fortune 500 companies, and high-growth enterprises alike.

If you're looking to be part of a company that combines innovation, global exposure, and a mission to disrupt legacy systems with intelligent enterprise applications—Ramco is the place to be.

Key Responsibilities

• Own recruitment lifecycle for critical SaaS roles including Product Engineering, Sales, and go-to-market functions; maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates to meet hiring timelines.

• Drive data-driven recruitment strategies by tracking and optimizing key metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance rate, retention at 6/12 months) to improve efficiency.

• Execute advanced technical sourcing using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and niche tech communities to identify passive candidates in competitive talent markets.

• Scale talent acquisition across geographies with expertise in recruiting for distributed, global teams; understand compensation benchmarks across India and overseas markets (US, EU, APAC).

• Partner with hiring managers for clear requirements gathering technical skills, team fit criteria, and growth expectations; translate business needs into compelling job descriptions.

• Manage recruitment technology stack (ATS, screening tools, scheduling platforms); implement automation workflows to reduce manual effort and improve candidate experience.

• Build and maintain employer brand by positioning Ramco as a top employer in the SaaS industry through thought leadership, campus partnerships, and community engagement.

• Conduct behavioral and culture-fit assessments using structured interviews and tools; maintain a consistent, unbiased evaluation process aligned with Ramco values.

• Ensure swift onboarding coordination bridging recruitment and HR; track new-hire feedback to refine recruitment processes and identify improvement areas.

• Maintain compliance and documentation adhering to local labor laws, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and Ramco hiring policies; manage candidate data securely.

• Analyze competitive hiring landscape monitoring salary trends, competitor hiring activity, and emerging skill demands in SaaS to advise leadership on talent strategy.

• Mentor and guide recruitment support team fostering a data-driven recruitment culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of hands-on recruitment experience with a demonstrated focus on SaaS, technology, or high-growth companies.

• Proficiency in ATS platforms (Workday, Greenhouse, Workable, or equivalent) and recruitment automation tools; ability to generate recruitment reports and dashboards.

• Advanced sourcing expertise, including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, database mining, and direct sourcing via technical communities and industry forums.

• Understanding of SaaS business model and tech roles (Engineers, Product Managers, Sales, Customer Success, Data roles); ability to communicate technical requirements with hiring managers.

• Excellence in stakeholder management juggling multiple hiring managers, candidates, and internal teams; strong written and verbal communication in professional settings.

• Data analytics mindset comfort with tracking KPIs, analyzing recruitment funnels, and iterating on sourcing strategies based on metrics.

• Knowledge of remote and distributed hiring experience recruiting talent across India and potentially overseas; familiarity with visa sponsorship and international hiring processes.

• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or equivalent professional recruitment certification (CIPHR, PHR, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-powered recruitment tools (resume screening, candidate matching, predictive analytics) and adoption of automation in hiring processes.

• Track record of reducing time-to-hire by 30%+ or improving quality-of-hire through process optimization or innovative sourcing channels.

• Recruiting experience for global SaaS companies with multi-country operations, international payroll, and complex hiring workflows.

• Familiarity with engineering talent markets (knowledge of competitive compensation in tech, understanding of engineering hiring bottlenecks, campus recruitment experience).

• Active involvement in recruitment communities or thought leadership on recruitment; membership in HR or talent acquisition professional bodies.