Talent Acquisition Specialist - UK Hiring

About the role

This position is for an experienced talent acquisition professional who can support technology hiring for Europe and the UK while based in India. The role calls for someone who can attract, evaluate, and secure strong candidates, deliver a smooth applicant experience, and work closely with business and HR partners.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full sourcing cycle and identify suitable candidates for technology positions across Europe and the UK.
• Build candidate pipelines using job boards, LinkedIn, talent networks, referrals, consultants, and other sourcing avenues.
• Evaluate, screen, and narrow down applicants based on role expectations and business needs.
• Work with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and other stakeholders to understand demand and support hiring outcomes.
• Arrange interviews and help ensure a positive journey for candidates throughout the process.
• Keep recruitment trackers, reports, and dashboards updated accurately and on time.
• Track hiring metrics and make sure timelines and service-level commitments are met.
• Stay up to date on market trends, talent supply, and competitive hiring practices in the Europe and UK region.
• Assess hiring demand by order, cadre, skill category, and volume versus niche needs to plan sourcing effectively.
• Design sourcing plans aligned to the hiring channel mix and cost considerations.
• Support selection with technical panels and coordinate role-specific tests such as programming assessments when required.
• Conduct HR evaluation discussions, manage compensation conversations, and obtain approvals as needed.
• Issue offers, follow up on acceptance, and stay engaged with selected candidates until joining.
• Coordinate background verification with the HRSS team and keep business teams informed about joining status.
• Maintain candidate engagement before joining, resolve concerns promptly, and handle escalations with a focus on minimizing negative experiences.
• Update data daily in the recruitment tool, upload candidate documents, and maintain reliable records for review.
• Prepare and refresh weekly, monthly, and quarterly dashboards for management.
• Meet with WMG teams to discuss progress, risks, and hiring blockers, and seek support when needed.
• Follow internal recruitment controls and review data quality, integrity, and auditability on a regular basis.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of recruitment experience, with substantial exposure to hiring in Europe and the UK.
• Proven ability to source and hire technology talent across different skill sets and seniority levels.
• Strong working knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, and similar sourcing platforms.
• Experience collaborating with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Comfort working during Europe and UK business hours to support international hiring.
• Clear communication, strong interpersonal ability, and solid stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, disciplined reporting habits, and a structured approach to recruitment processes.
• Flexible, proactive, and open to learning new hiring methods and talent acquisition practices.
• Exposure to niche and emerging technology skill requirements is preferred.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions while maintaining quality and priority balance.
• Willingness to follow strict company guidelines, salary frameworks, SLAs, and compliance expectations.
• Commitment to delivering a strong candidate experience and avoiding valid escalations.

Additional information

The role includes performance expectations around fulfillment targets, recruitment cost control, candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, and compliance with source-to-hire policies. Measures mentioned include quarter-wise fulfillment numbers, adherence to salary bands, zero valid escalations, and 100% data reliability in the online recruitment tools. Applicants with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply.

About Wipro

Wipro presents itself as a modern digital transformation organization focused on reinvention, growth, and purpose-led work. The company emphasizes continuous evolution for both the business and its people, and invites candidates to shape their careers and skills while contributing to that mission.