Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our team in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sourcing and hiring top technical talent in a highly competitive market. This role requires a deep understanding of the local talent landscape, cultural nuances, and the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers alike. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our talent acquisition strategy for our Hyderabad office, helping us attract world-class technical talent while maintaining a seamless candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, including engineering, product development, and IT operations, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and U.S.-based leadership expectations.
• Sourcing Strategies: Leverage innovative sourcing methods, including social media, job boards, networking events, and Hyderabad-specific industry meetups, to identify top-tier technical talent.
• Candidate Engagement: Build lasting relationships with candidates, providing an exceptional experience from initial outreach through onboarding.
•  Collaboration: Partner closely with hiring managers, HR teams, and leadership across the U.S. and India to understand team dynamics, job requirements, and strategic hiring goals.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline in Hyderabad, leveraging a keen understanding of the local market to anticipate hiring needs.
• Employer Branding: Act as a brand ambassador to position our organization as a preferred employer in Hyderabad's tech ecosystem.
• Market Insights: Provide regular updates on Hyderabad’s talent landscape, including salary benchmarks, skill availability, and competitive analysis, tailored to the needs of U.S.-based stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to local labor laws and global recruitment policies.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of technical recruiting experience, with at least 5 years focused on hiring within Hyderabad’s tech industry.
• U.S. Collaboration: Demonstrated success working with U.S.-based companies and stakeholders, understanding their expectations, communication styles, and hiring standards.
• Technical Acumen: Strong knowledge of technical roles and skills, particularly in software engineering, data science, cloud computing, and IT operations.
• Sourcing Expertise: Advanced proficiency in sourcing and attracting candidates using methods such as Boolean searches, X-ray sourcing, and leveraging local and global talent networks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of bridging cultural nuances to effectively engage with candidates and U.S.-based leaders.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build trust and collaborate with hiring managers and senior leaders across geographies.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of Hyderabad’s talent market, including salary trends, competitive hiring challenges, and workforce dynamics.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Lever, Greenhouse, or Workday, and recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other local tools.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.