Position: Recruiter (Contractor)
Role Description
This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.
- Location: Bangalore (Hybrid 3 days working from office)
- Shift timings: 8 pm IST - 8 am IST
- Duration: 12 Months
Palo Alto Networks is a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment that requires the flexibility to roll up your sleeves and participate in various capacities to deliver success. In this role, you will report to the Senior Executive Assistant to support C-level executives and drive day-to-day administrative operations.
You are expected to handle all duties with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, takes initiative, and is comfortable with ambiguity. You know how to ask the right questions to gain clarity and can drive execution efficiently and proficiently.
Job Description:
Role Overview
This is a 12-month contract assignment based in Bangalore, India, utilizing a hybrid work structure (3 days per week in-office, Graveyard shift). The role focuses on full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical contractor positions across the US and Latin America (LATAM) regions to support the expansion of the Direct Sourcing strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from requisition intake, scheduling, offer to onboarding.
- Candidate Sourcing: Proactively identify and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other regional channels.
- Regional Expertise: Oversee hiring efforts specifically for US region, maintaining a deep understanding of local market dynamics and candidate expectations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate closely with hiring managers and global teams to ensure a smooth interview process and high-quality candidate experience.
- Pipeline Management: Build and maintain regional talent pipelines to ensure a consistent flow of candidates for open requisitions.
- Reporting: Track and report on key recruitment metrics to provide leadership with progress updates and insights.
Skills
Required Experience and Skills
- Recruitment Background: 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, specifically for contract positions in a multinational environment.
- Regional Knowledge: Proven track record of working with hiring teams and understanding talent markets in the USA.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skill in using LinkedIn Recruiter and Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets and calendar).
- Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different time zones.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with DirectSourcing strategies, Vendor Management Systems (VMS), or Managed Service Provider (MSP) settings.
