Do you want to be part of a fun high performing team and have a passion for technology? We have a great opportunity to work with Cisco, the #1 market leader in networking. Here youll be part of the Entry-Level Talent Recruiting (ETR) Team, sourcing top talent for Cisco across various functions.
Impact - Drive talent sourcing and pipelining strategies in collaboration with ETR Leads, Recruiters, and key stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align hiring execution with emerging talent demands and organizational priorities.
- Lead the development and execution of a scalable, cost-effective channel strategy to attract high-caliber candidates.
- Ensure exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Adhere to compliance protocols and maintain integrity of recruitment processes.
- Deepen knowledge of Ciscos recruiting policies, processes, and employee value proposition.
- Uphold strict confidentiality in handling candidate and organizational data.
- Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and process excellence.
- Design and implement high-impact programs to engage and attract external emerging talent.
- Build, present, and continuously evolve hiring and channel strategies in partnership with senior stakeholders.
- Mentor junior recruiters; lead by influence in a matrixed environment.
- Translate evolving business needs into actionable recruitment strategies.
- Lead external engagement programs and evaluate ROI on channel partnerships.
- Identify and cultivate new sourcing channels to strengthen the pipeline for rising and transformative talent.
- Provide regular insights on market trends, channel performance, and competitive intelligence.
Who You'll Work With You will be part of the India Entry-Level Talent Recruiting (ETR) team at Cisco. In your role you will work with ETR team, Join & Connect (Talent Acquisition team), P&C (Human Resources team) and business stakeholders.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelors/Masters degree in a relevant or allied specialization.
- Proven expertise in Talent Acquisition with a focus on high-volume, early-in-career, and tech hiring.
- Strong background in both in-house and agency recruitment models.
- Skilled in market mapping and proactive pipeline development for niche tech roles.
- Proficient in data-driven recruitment operations, reporting, and analytics.
- Hands-on experience with ATS platforms, email tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Deep understanding of tech talent landscape and sourcing channels.
- Adept at stakeholder management, using data to drive strategic hiring decisions.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across dynamic, cross-functional teams.
- Capable of building and sustaining channel relationships to support recruitment goals.
- Willing to travel for campus engagement and key hiring events.
Preferred Qualification - Expertise in Early in Career, University and Apprentice Hiring
- Excellent communication and strategic planning skills, while being self-motivated with a focus on execution.
- Innovative / Creative, loves to challenge the status quo.