Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Chennai, India (Work From Office)

Function: Human Resources – Talent Acquisition

Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Lead

About Ramco Systems

Ramco Systems is part of the $1.5B+ Ramco Group , a 75+ year-old global conglomerate with a strong legacy across cement, textiles, engineering, energy, and technology.

Ramco Systems is the Group’s technology arm, delivering next-generation, cloud-native enterprise software across Global Payroll, HR, Aviation MRO, ERP, and Logistics. Headquartered in Chennai, Ramco serves 1,000+ customers across 35+ countries , including governments, Fortune 500 companies, and high-growth enterprises.

Our products are built for digital operations—leveraging AI/ML, automation, and intelligent workflows —to disrupt legacy systems and re-imagine the future of enterprise software.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner who acts as a trusted advisor to the business and takes end-to-end ownership of hiring outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who understands SaaS talent markets , partners deeply with stakeholders, and continuously improves hiring through data, automation, and strong candidate experience .

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Talent Acquisition

• Own the complete talent acquisition life-cycle for roles across technology, product, and business functions, with a strong focus on SaaS and product engineering roles .
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through direct sourcing, referrals, job portals, social platforms, and proactive market mapping.
• Engage candidates through a consultative approach, positioning Ramco’s vision, products, and culture effectively.

Business & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand capability needs, role expectations, and long-term workforce plans.
• Act as a strategic hiring advisor , providing insights on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and market dynamics.
• Balance speed, quality, and candidate experience while driving predictable hiring outcomes.

ATS, Automation & Process Excellence

• Leverage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage requisitions, track pipelines, and ensure process rigor.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and workflow optimization to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of hiring practices across the organization.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Deliver a high-quality, human, and transparent candidate experience from first interaction through onboarding.
• Collaborate with HR and Marketing teams to strengthen Ramco’s employer brand across digital and offline channels.
• Represent Ramco as a brand ambassador in all candidate and external engagements.

Metrics, Analytics & Reporting

• Track and analyze hiring metrics including time-to-hire, funnel conversion, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire .
• Use data to identify gaps, improve hiring effectiveness, and share insights with leadership.

Compliance & Best Practices

• Ensure adherence to local labor laws, internal policies, and ethical hiring standards.
• Stay current with best practices in SaaS, product, and technology hiring .

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in end-to-end talent acquisition, preferably within SaaS, product, or technology-driven organizations .

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong working knowledge of ATS platforms
• Proven expertise in sourcing techniques including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and passive talent engagement .
• Exposure to recruitment automation and data-driven hiring practices is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and consultative communication skills.
• Data-oriented mindset with the ability to translate insights into action.
• High ownership, accountability, and execution rigor.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, product-led organization.

Why Join Ramco Systems?

• Opportunity to partner closely with business leaders and shape high-impact teams .
• Exposure to complex, global, and product-led hiring challenges.
• A culture that values ownership, innovation, and continuous learning .
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities.