Specialist, Talent Acquisition

A seasoned technology recruiter who possesses deep knowledge of the IT talent landscape, strong market intelligence, and the ability to operate independently as a trusted recruitment partner. The candidate should be commercially minded, proactive in talent engagement, and capable of delivering high-quality technology talent to support the organization's digital transformation and business growth initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment delivery for Information Technology (IT) portfolios, including talent sourcing, assessment, selection, offer management, and onboarding support for assigned business units.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, provide talent market insights, and develop effective hiring strategies for critical technology roles.
• Drive proactive sourcing initiatives through direct search, networking, talent mapping, referrals, and external recruitment partners to build strong talent pipelines across key technology domains.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate screening and assessment to evaluate technical capabilities, cultural fit, and leadership potential.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by managing communications professionally and providing timely updates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, external agencies, universities, professional associations, and industry networks to strengthen talent acquisition capabilities.
• Monitor recruitment performance, maintain accurate hiring data, and provide regular reporting on pipeline status, market trends, and hiring outcomes.
• Deliver recruitment outcomes within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while ensuring compliance with approved recruitment policies, governance requirements, and hiring standards.
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor by providing market intelligence, salary benchmarking, competitor insights, and recommendations to support strategic hiring decisions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant exposure to recruiting for Information Technology and Digital portfolios.
• Strong understanding of the technology talent market, including Software Development, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, Digital Banking, Enterprise Architecture, and emerging technology skill sets.
• Proven track record in managing complex and senior-level technology hiring across multiple business functions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage, influence, and challenge senior hiring managers effectively.
• Excellent sourcing, headhunting, and talent-mapping capabilities with extensive professional networks within the technology industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present market insights and recruitment recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Independent, highly proactive, and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using recruitment systems, talent analytics, and data-driven hiring approaches will be an added advantage.