Recruitment Manager / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Recruitment Manager / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

RM-STAS/01/26
Qualification:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience:

Candidates with 6-12 years of experience.

Location:Coimbatore (Onsite)
Position Overview
  • The Recruitment Manager / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will own the complete recruitment lifecycle for SIERRA. This includes requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, stakeholder coordination, interview management, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
  • This is a high-ownership, high-accountability role requiring strong technical hiring capability, market intelligence, sourcing expertise, and the ability to close positions swiftly.
Key Responsibilities
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      End-to-End Recruitment Ownership

      • Manage the full hiring lifecycle for all open roles across technology, project management, HR, operations, and support functions.
      • Develop hiring strategies for niche technical roles (Full Stack, .NET, Java, Cloud, IoT, Mobile, Testing, DevOps, Embedded, etc.).
      • Build proactive sourcing pipelines through LinkedIn, Naukri, job portals, referrals, communities, and alternate sourcing strategies.
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      Stakeholder & Requirement Management

      • Work closely with Project Managers, Delivery Heads, and Leadership Team to understand manpower needs.
      • Conduct detailed intake meetings for clarity on role expectations and must-have technical skills.
      • Ensure consistent communication with hiring managers regarding candidate progress and market feedback.
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      Speed & Quality of Hiring

      • Achieve aggressive hiring timelines through structured planning and active candidate engagement.
      • Reduce dependency on external vendors through internal sourcing effectiveness.
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      Candidate Engagement & Assessment

      • Conduct technical understanding checks before forwarding candidates to the panel.
      • Evaluate candidate stability, attitude, cultural fit, communication, and learning agility.
      • Ensure professional and timely communication throughout the process.
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      Hiring Metrics & Reporting

      • Track, analyze, and maintain daily/weekly recruitment dashboards.
      • Measure progress through TAT, sourcing efficiency, offer-to-join conversion, and quality of hire.
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      Market Intelligence

      • Monitor industry hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and availability of talent pools in Tamil Nadu and across India.
      • Suggest improvements to sourcing strategies, assessment methods, and recruitment processes.
Mandatory Requirements
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      Location Requirement

      • Must be based in Coimbatore or nearby districts/relocate to Coimbatore.
      • Ability to work at office.
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      Location Requirement

      • Must be based in Coimbatore or nearby districts/relocate to Coimbatore.
      • Ability to work at office.
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      Language Requirement

      • Fluency in Tamil and English is mandatory.
      • Most candidates and local hiring pipelines require Tamil fluency for effective engagement.
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      Experience Requirement

      • Minimum 6 years of full-cycle IT recruitment.
      • Strong exposure to hiring in software product or IT services companies.
      • Proven ability to close niche tech roles independently.
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      Cultural Requirements

      SIERRA strongly values candidates who:

      • Take self-initiation without waiting for instructions
      • Demonstrate ownership and accountability
      • Show high aptitude, learning ability, and problem-solving mindset
      • Can manage tasks independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders
      • Uphold professionalism and ethical hiring practices
Preferred Skills
  • Experience hiring for: .NET, Java, Full Stack, Cloud, Mobile, QA, DevOps, Embedded, IoT, Data Engineering
  • Familiarity with ATS tools (Naukri RMS, Zoho Recruit, Freshteam, etc.)
  • Strong Boolean search and alternate sourcing methods
  • Ability to manage multiple open positions concurrently
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills
  • Experience in employer branding initiatives