Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title : Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter (Leadership Hiring Specialist)

Experience : 8 to 12 Years

Job Location : Hyderabad, Telangana

Worksite : Onsite [100%]

About WCT:

WaferWire Cloud Technologies (WCT) specializes in delivering comprehensive Cloud, Data and AI solutions through Microsoft's technology stack. Our services include Strategic Consulting, Data/AI Estate Modernization, and Cloud Adoption Strategy. We excel in Solution Design encompassing Application, Data, and AI Modernization, as well as Infrastructure Planning and Migrations. Our Operational Readiness services ensure seamless DevOps, ML Ops, AI Ops, and Sec Ops implementation.

We focus on Implementation and Deployment of modern applications, continuous Performance Optimization, and future-ready innovations in AI, ML, and security enhancements. Delivering from Redmond-WA, USA, Guadalajara, Mexico and Hyderabad, India, our scalable solutions cater precisely to diverse business requirements and multiple time zones (US time zone alignment).

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional/Senior Talent Advisor with 8+ years of experience in leadership hiring and strategic talent acquisition. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in hiring senior technology leaders across Microsoft and enterprise technology ecosystems.

This role is an Individual Contributor (IC) role and requires a highly driven recruiter who can independently manage end-to-end leadership hiring mandates in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for leadership and niche technology hiring.
• Source, attract, and engage senior-level technology professionals through advanced sourcing strategies.
• Handle leadership hiring for roles such as:
• Engineering Manager (EM)
• Software Development Manager (SDM)
• Technical Program Manager (TPM)
• Architect / Principal Architect
• Associate Director
• Vice President (VP)
• Other senior technology leadership roles
• Build and maintain a strong leadership talent pipeline for current and future business needs.
• Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques across platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other sourcing channels.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring priorities and talent strategies.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct market mapping, talent intelligence, and compensation benchmarking.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and represent WCT as an employer of choice.
• Ensure timely closures while maintaining high-quality hiring standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably within technology consulting or product-based environments.
• Strong experience in leadership hiring and stakeholder management.
• Proven track record of hiring senior technology professionals including EMs, SDMs, TPMs, Architects, Principal Architects, Associate Directors, and VP-level talent.
• Expertise in Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of technology hiring across Cloud, Data, AI, and Microsoft technology ecosystems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently in an Individual Contributor (IC) role.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple leadership mandates simultaneously.
• Experience working with ATS platforms and recruitment analytics tools is preferred.