We are looking for a high-impact Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end hiring for niche technology roles across Cloud, DevOps, Architecture, Software Engineering and AI within our Global Delivery Center (GDC).
This role requires strong market intelligence, stakeholder management, and deep sourcing capability to deliver against complex and time-sensitive hiring mandates.
THE ROLE PROFILE
1. End-to-End Recruitment Delivery
Own full recruitment lifecycle: intake → sourcing → screening → offer closure
Manage simultaneous hiring across multiple niche tech roles with tight timelines
Ensure high offer-to-join conversion through proactive engagement
2. Strategic Sourcing & Market Mapping
Build strong pipelines for niche skill sets (Cloud, DevOps, Full Stack, Architecture)
Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, passive sourcing, referrals, and market mapping
Provide real-time talent insights (availability, compensation, competitor movement)
3. Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership
Drive alignment on JD, expectations, interview process, and compensation positioning
Influence decisions using data-backed insights (market constraints, candidate behaviour)
4. Candidate Management & Experience
Ensure high-touch engagement with candidates, especially for senior/niche roles
Proactively manage offer negotiations, counteroffers, and drop-out risks
Maintain strong candidate experience across all touchpoints
5. Reporting & Governance
Track and report on key metrics:
Pipeline health
Conversion ratios (CV → Interview → Offer → Join)
Offer decline reasons
Ensure compliance with ATS (Workday) and hiring processes
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate should be passionate about Talent Acquisition, and the impact it has on the organisation goals. Be focused on delivering a best in class and continuously improving recruitment experience for Hiring Managers and candidates alike.
Skills & Capabilities
Strong sourcing expertise (niche tech hiring)
Ability to hire senior and critical talent in competitive markets
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Strong understanding of:
Cloud ecosystem
DevOps tooling
Software engineering skill stacks
Data-driven mindset with focus on conversion and delivery metrics
Comes from strong tech hiring environments (consulting / product / GCC / RPO)
Comfortable handling ambiguity and fast-paced hiring cycles
Demonstrates ownership, urgency, and business alignment
Success Metrics
Consistent closure of niche tech roles within defined timelines
Strong offer-to-join ratio and reduced drop-offs
High hiring manager satisfaction and stakeholder trust
Robust pipeline creation for future hiring waves
Please apply to the link and share your resumes if there's an interest in the role.
ERM Kolkata, West Bengal, IND Office
Fourth Floor, Asyst Park GN-37/1, Sector V, Salt Lake City Kolkata West Bengal, Kolkata, India, India 700091
