Talent Acquisition Specialist at IFS SOLUTIONS ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Sourcing, Talent Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Candidate Engagement, Technical Recruitment, Market Intelligence, Offer Management, Onboarding Support, Data-Driven Decision Making, Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Employer Branding

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge. At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust. We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world. We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference. If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS. Job Description The Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in attracting and hiring high-quality technical talent to support IFS's growth and business objectives. This role serves as a strategic talent acquisition partner to hiring managers, providing market insights, talent intelligence, and consultative recruitment support across the full recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong sourcing expertise, a deep understanding of technology talent markets, and the ability to proactively identify and engage top technical professionals. They will work closely with business leaders to develop effective hiring strategies, build sustainable talent pipelines, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience while driving recruitment excellence. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing guidance on talent availability, market trends, compensation insights, and recruitment best practices. Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage high-caliber technical talent across multiple channels. Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs through continuous market mapping and candidate engagement. Leverage AI-powered recruitment tools, talent intelligence platforms, and data-driven insights to improve sourcing effectiveness, candidate identification, and recruitment outcomes. Conduct targeted headhunting and passive candidate outreach for critical and hard-to-fill positions. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate assessment, offer management, and onboarding support. Evaluate candidate qualifications, technical capabilities, and cultural alignment, providing well-informed recommendations to hiring managers. Drive an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication, stakeholder coordination, and professional engagement throughout the hiring process. Build and maintain talent communities and long-term candidate relationships to support future recruitment needs. Utilize recruitment metrics and analytics to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and continuously improve hiring processes. Collaborate with HR colleagues and business stakeholders to support workforce planning initiatives and forecast future talent requirements. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry developments, talent market trends, and innovative sourcing techniques. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, employment legislation, and recruitment governance standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, recruitment projects, and employer branding activities where relevant. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in technical recruitment, talent acquisition, executive search, or sourcing-focused recruitment roles. Experience recruiting for software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, data, product, or other technology-related positions. Experience utilizing modern sourcing methodologies, recruitment technologies, and talent intelligence platforms. Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed, or global organization is advantageous. Required Competencies Strong sourcing, talent mapping, and candidate engagement capabilities. Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong consultative and advisory mindset. Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills. Understanding of technology domains, software engineering concepts, and technical talent landscapes. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruitment projects simultaneously. High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail. Continuous learning mindset with a passion for talent acquisition innovation and emerging recruitment technologies. Additional Information We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

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Responsibilities

The role focuses on attracting and hiring high-quality technical talent by partnering with hiring managers to develop strategic recruitment plans. It involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from proactive sourcing and headhunting to candidate assessment and onboarding.