Cognite - Senior Partner - Talent Acquisition

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Contract

This role is based in Bengaluru, India, as part of Cognites India Center of Excellence (ICoE).

About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF)platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms. In the realm of industrial digitalization, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. As an integral part of the esteemed Aker family, Cognite brings forth a legacy of innovation and excellence. Excitingly, we are set to extend our footprint to the vibrant landscapes of India, which opens the door for you to be part of the expansion from the beginning. Join us in this venture where data meets ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Talent Acquisition Executive for a 6-month contract role based in Bangalore, India. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 11 years of proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, with a strong focus on hiring for the Oil & Gas Technology domain across the Middle East and South Asia regions. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Tasks & responsibilities

- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle from requisition to onboarding for a variety of roles.

- Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top-tier talent from the Middle East and South Asia markets. Utilize various channels including job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, industry-specific forums, and direct

outreach.

- Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of talent market trends, compensation benchmarks, and recruitment best practices within the Oil & Gas and Technology sectors in the Middle East and South Asia. Provide insights to hiring managers and leadership.

- Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to offer acceptance.

- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers, department heads, and senior leadership across different functions and geographies. Act as a trusted advisor, understanding their hiring needs, providing regular updates, and managing expectations effectively.

- Offer Management & Negotiation: Prepare and extend compelling offers, negotiate terms, and

ensure a smooth closing process with candidates.

- ATS Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment activities within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

- Reporting & Analytics: Generate recruitment reports and provide insights on key metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire, to identify areas for improvement.

- Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with local labor laws and company policies, particularly those relevant to hiring in the Middle East and South Asia.

- We believe most of these should match your experience.

- Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

- 7 to 11 years of dedicated experience in Talent Acquisition, with a significant portion focused on technical hiring.

- Mandatory experience in recruiting for the Oil & Gas Technology domain.

- Proven track record of successful hiring in the Middle East and South Asia regions.

- Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

- Strong proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing tools.

- Excellent communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

- High level of cultural sensitivity and adaptability, especially for hiring across different regions.

Dont meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why choose Cognite?

Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation,when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day.

We earned 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award; Recognized as a Global Leader in Energy & Resources and Industrials & Manufacturing. We were also recognized by Frost & Sullivan who named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader! Most recently Cognite Data Fusion Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins.