Talent Acquisition Professional

About the Role

Drive sustainable transformations in transport by joining a global leader. We are seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Professional to autonomously handle the full recruitment cycle for IT and technology positions. This role suits a self-reliant sourcer skilled in end-to-end hiring processes and inventive sourcing strategies for a competitive talent landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive recruitment processes for IT and technical roles from initial briefing to job offer closure and onboarding coordination, reporting to TA Manager.
• Develop and sustain a robust candidate pipeline that includes both active and passive prospects, focusing on niche IT roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to clarify position needs, conduct market assessments, and strategize hiring plans.
• Lead offer discussions, navigate competing bids, and maintain positive candidate experiences throughout hiring.
• Exhibit strong, independent sourcing proficiency using portals, referrals, professional and technical communities.
• Innovate recruitment sourcing channels by engaging with developer communities, hackathons, open-source contributors, and social media platforms.
• Contribute creatively to recruitment marketing and employer branding to augment talent pipelines.
• Efficiently manage multiple open roles with minimal oversight, prioritizing and owning requisitions fully.
• Provide hiring teams with valuable market data, availability insights, and expected timelines.
• Ensure ATS data integrity, comply with recruitment protocols, and assist in reporting and dashboard creation.
• Share best practices and market intelligence within the Talent Acquisition team.
• Lead campus recruitment activities including planning, execution, and relationship-building with educational institutions.
• Maintain engagement with placement cells and track early career hiring metrics to refine strategies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 6 to 10 years of recruitment experience, predominantly in IT and technology hiring.
• Proven record in planning and executing campus hiring initiatives.
• Advanced sourcing skills across diverse platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, job boards, referrals, and technical communities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage job requisitions with limited supervision.
• Experience recruiting for various technical roles like software development, data analytics, cloud computing, and embedded systems preferred.
• Bachelor's degree mandatory; postgraduate qualifications in HR or MBA are advantageous.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment data analytics.

Key Competencies

• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership over recruitment responsibilities.
• Resourceful and innovative in sourcing methodologies and talent channel development.
• Effective in managing stakeholder relationships and providing consultative guidance to hiring managers.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on candidate engagement and experience.
• Adept at operating within a fast-moving, matrixed global environment.

Additional Information

Applicants should note that the company prioritizes data privacy and thus does not accept applications via email.

About Volvo Group

Volvo Group is dedicated to pioneering efficient, safe, and environmentally sustainable transport solutions. Joining us means collaborating with intelligent and creative professionals across our global brands. We nurture a culture of care, inclusivity, and empowerment with almost 100,000 employees worldwide. Our Group People & Culture team focuses on fostering growth and development aligned with our strategic goals, offering a vibrant environment to progress your career.