Talent Acquisition Specialist - IT

Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive high-impact hiring initiatives across the Semiconductor, Automotive, IoT, Embedded Systems, and Smart Device engineering domains. This is a strategic, fast-paced, and stakeholder-intensive role that requires deep understanding of complex technical skill sets and the ability to manage end-to-end hiring cycles for niche engineering talent.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in domestic technical recruitment, exceptional stakeholder management, and the capability to build high-quality talent pipelines for critical engineering positions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Hiring & Delivery Management

- Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for specialized engineering roles including Embedded Systems, Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS), Firmware Development, Automotive ECU/Diagnostics, Device Drivers, and IoT Engineering.

- Engage with delivery managers and business leaders to understand workforce planning, hiring forecasts, project priorities, and capability requirements.

- Translate technical job descriptions into effective sourcing strategies aligned with business timelines and talent availability in the domestic market.

Talent Sourcing & Market Intelligence

- Develop multi-channel sourcing strategies using Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, internal databases, and targeted networking.

- Build and maintain high-quality candidate pipelines across semiconductor, automotive, and IoT domains.

- Conduct technical screening to evaluate skill relevance, domain exposure, project complexity, and suitability for specific roles.

- Provide insights on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, competitor hiring patterns, and emerging niche skills within the engineering ecosystem.

Stakeholder Management & Candidate Experience

- Partner closely with hiring managers, technical interview panels, and leadership teams to ensure alignment on recruitment priorities.

- Manage interview logistics, selection processes, and candidate progression with high accuracy and speed.

- Ensure a premium candidate experience by maintaining consistent engagement, effectively managing objections, and minimizing drop-offs.

- Collaborate with HR operations to ensure seamless offer rollout and onboarding coordination.

Reporting & Process Excellence

- Publish structured daily/weekly hiring dashboards, pipeline progress reports, and SLA adherence metrics.

- Ensure compliance with internal recruitment standards, documentation practices, and ATS workflows.

- Continuously optimize sourcing processes, evaluation methods, and conversion strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 2-8 years of experience as a Domestic Technical Recruiter with strong exposure to engineering and R&D hiring.

- Proven experience hiring for Embedded, Connectivity, Firmware, Semiconductor, Automotive, and IoT technologies.

- Strong understanding of technical concepts such as C/C++, RTOS, Linux kernel, BSP, BLE/Wi-Fi stacks, embedded protocols, ECU systems, and system-level software.

- Expertise in sourcing platforms: Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ATS systems, and specialized talent networks.

- Strong negotiation skills, communication capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.

- Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive hiring targets within fast-paced project delivery environments.