Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!. 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing Talent Acquisition team in India. This role will play a key part in supporting recruitment activities across the business, partnering with stakeholders to identify, attract, and hire top talent for Version 1. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience while driving recruitment excellence and supporting employer branding initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from role briefing through to offer management and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Source, identify, and engage high-quality active and passive candidates across various channels.
• Manage and evaluate inbound applications, ensuring timely and professional communication with candidates.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure all recruitment activities are managed efficiently and in line with company policies and processes.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver an exceptional candidate journey throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and stakeholders, ensuring a positive recruitment experience.
• Manage candidate expectations and provide timely feedback at all stages of the hiring process.

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager and Marketing team to strengthen and promote the Version 1 employer brand.
• Develop and implement innovative attraction strategies tailored to different business units and talent markets.
• Leverage social media, professional networks, and industry platforms to enhance candidate engagement and visibility.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Track and report recruitment metrics and hiring progress on a weekly basis to the Head of Recruitment India and Talent Business Partners in the UK.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing market insights and recruitment recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Talent Acquisition function.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing through onboarding.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with hiring managers and create detailed job specifications and hiring plans.
• Strong expertise in sourcing talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, job boards, and other online channels.
• Experience conducting candidate screenings, competency-based interviews, and talent assessments.
• Proven ability to identify, engage, and attract passive candidates.
• Strong candidate management skills, with a focus on delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience reporting on recruitment metrics and hiring performance.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

• Preferred:

• Experience recruiting within the IT/Technology sector.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.

Additional Information

Why Version 1? 

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.    

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 
 
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring. 
 
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact Nai.Bruce@version1.com at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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