Talent Sourcing Specialist, APAC

Date Posted:

2026-02-23

Country:

India

Location:

1st Floor, Embassy Vajram Onyx, Embassy Tech Village, Outer Ring Road, Devarabisanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560103, India.

Role Purpose

The Talent Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for building high-quality talent pipelines to support hiring across APAC. This role will proactively identify and engage niche technical and commercial talent across multiple markets, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates for critical business roles.

This position plays an important role in strengthening Talent Acquisition outcomes by accelerating time-to-fill, improving candidate quality, and enabling recruiters to focus on stakeholder engagement and hiring decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Partner closely with TA Partners across APAC to understand hiring plans, role requirements, and priority positions.
• Develop targeted talent pipelines for roles including:
• Construction Supervisors
• Installation & Maintenance Mechanics
• Estimation Engineers
• Sales Engineers and Sales Representatives
• Project Engineers and other field-based technical roles
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, Avature, job boards, internal databases, referrals, and proactive market mapping.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines aligned with business demand and market trends.
  

Candidate Engagement

• Conduct initial screening conversations to assess experience, technical fit, and interest level.
• Maintain consistent candidate engagement to improve experience and reduce drop-offs.
• Support stronger offer acceptance through effective communication and relationship management.
  
  

Market Intelligence & Insights

• Provide insights on talent availability, competitor activity, compensation trends, and hiring challenges across APAC markets.
• Contribute to hiring forecasts, pipeline tracking, and demand planning activities.
  
  

Collaboration & Process Excellence

• Work closely with TA Partners to align sourcing strategy with business priorities.
• Present curated and qualified candidate shortlists to support efficient hiring decisions.
• Ensure consistency and quality in sourcing practices across markets.
  
  

Performance Indicators

• Quality and conversion of candidate pipelines
• Speed of shortlist delivery for priority roles
• Reduction in aged requisitions
• Candidate engagement and offer acceptance outcomes
• Hiring manager and TA partner satisfaction
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–5 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, preferably within engineering, construction, manufacturing, or field services.
• Experience supporting multi-country or regional hiring across APAC.
• Proven ability to source niche and technical talent across multiple roles.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in Boolean search, talent mapping, and proactive sourcing techniques.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse markets.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working across time zones in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to AI tools to support sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.
  
  

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