Job Title: Lead Technical Recruiter
Job Location: Hyderabad, India
Worksite: Onsite Work from Office
About WCT:
Wafer Wire Technology Solutions (WCT) specializes in delivering comprehensive Cloud, Data and AI solutions through Microsoft's technology stack. Our services include Strategic Consulting, Data/AI Estate Modernization, Cloud Adoption Strategy, Application Modernization, Infrastructure Planning, AI Solutions, Security Enhancements, and Digital Transformation initiatives. We support global customers across the United States, Mexico, and India with innovative, scalable, and business-focused technology solutions.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Recruiter with 7+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition to drive hiring initiatives across Technical, Sales, Leadership, and Executive-level positions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft technology hiring, stakeholder management, talent sourcing, recruitment strategy, and team leadership. This role requires partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders to build high-performing teams while delivering exceptional candidate experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for Technical, Sales, Leadership, and Executive hiring.
- Drive hiring initiatives for Microsoft technology-focused roles including Azure, Cloud, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Software Engineering, and Product Management.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and build strategies.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, networking, referrals, and passive talent pipelines.
- Conduct market mapping, talent intelligence, and competitor analysis to identify top talent.
- Manage recruitment life cycle from requisition intake through offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for niche and strategic roles.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to recruiters and sourcing specialists.
- Ensure compliance with recruitment processes, diversity hiring initiatives, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to improve hiring effectiveness.
- Track and report recruitment metrics, hiring trends, and pipeline health.
- Manage stakeholders expectations while delivering quality hires within agreed timelines.
- Drive employer branding initiatives to attract top-tier talent.
- Support campus, lateral, and leadership hiring programs as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Technical Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.
- Proven experience hiring for Microsoft ecosystem technologies and enterprise software organizations.
- Strong experience in Sales Hiring, Leadership Hiring, and Executive Search.
- Deep understanding of technology domains including Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, AI/ML, DevOps, Software Development, and Cybersecurity.
- Expertise in stakeholder management and business partnering.
- Experience using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing tools.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience leading recruitment projects and mentoring team members.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Microsoft projects, partners, or consulting organizations.
- Knowledge of Talent Analytics and Recruitment Operations.
- Experience in global hiring and workforce planning.
- Certifications in Talent Acquisition, HR, or Recruiting technologies are a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Declaration
WCT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations
