Job Title: Senior SAP Technical Recruiter
Location: Hyderabad, India Work Timings: 6:30 PM IST – 3:30 AM IST (US Shift) Experience: 5–8 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: DOE (Depends on Experience)
JobSummary
We are seeking a highly motivatedand experienced Senior SAP Technical Recruiter to join our recruitmentteam in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in USIT staffing, with a proven track record of sourcing, screening, qualifying, andplacing SAP professionals across various SAP technologies and functionaldomains.
The candidate will be responsiblefor managing the complete recruitment lifecycle for SAP-related positions,working closely with US-based clients, implementation partners, prime vendors,and internal sales teams. This role requires a strong understanding of SAPtechnologies, hands-on experience with advanced sourcing techniques, excellentcandidate relationship management skills, and the ability to deliver qualifiedcandidates within tight deadlines.
The successful candidate should becapable of handling multiple high-priority requirements simultaneously,building a strong SAP talent pipeline, negotiating competitive rates, and ensuringtimely and compliant candidate submissions.
KeyResponsibilities
1.End-to-End SAP Recruitment
- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for SAPtechnical and functional positions across the United States.
- Recruit SAP professionals for direct clients, systemintegrators, implementation partners, consulting firms, and prime vendorrequirements.
- Analyze job descriptions to understand technicalrequirements, mandatory skills, preferred qualifications, project scope, andclient expectations.
- Identify and recruit candidates across SAP modules,technologies, implementation projects, support engagements, upgrades,migrations, and transformation initiatives.
- Prioritize requirements based on client urgency,submission deadlines, interview schedules, and placement opportunities.
- Coordinate with account managers, business developmentteams, and delivery managers to clarify requirements and align sourcingstrategies.
- Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidatesfor active and anticipated SAP requirements.
2.SAP Technology Knowledge and Talent Identification
Demonstrate a strong understandingof SAP technologies and the ability to identify suitable candidates forspecialized SAP requirements, including:
SAP S/4HANA and Core ERP
- SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP HANA
- SAP FICO, SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP PP, SAP QM, SAP PM
- SAP ABAP, ABAP on HANA, CDS Views, OData, RAP
- SAP Basis, SAP Security, SAP Fiori, SAP UI5
SAP Cloud and IntegrationTechnologies
- SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)
- SAP CPI / Integration Suite
- SAP PI/PO, IDocs, RFCs, APIs
- SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- SAP BW/4HANA, SAP BW, SAP BO
SAP Human Capital Management andProcurement
- SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Recruiting,Employee Central Payroll, Compensation, and Performance Management
- SAP HCM and Payroll
- SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass
- SAP Concur
SAP Supply Chain and SpecializedSolutions
- SAP EWM, SAP TM, SAP IBP
- SAP APO, SAP GTS
- SAP MDG (Master Data Governance)
- SAP GRC and SAP IAM
- SAP BPC, SAP SAC Planning, SAP Group Reporting
- Distinguish between SAP technical, functional,techno-functional, architect, developer, administrator, consultant, andproject management profiles.
- Understand the differences between SAP implementation,rollout, enhancement, production support, migration, and upgradeexperience.
- Identify relevant experience with SAP Activate,fit-to-standard workshops, greenfield and brownfield implementations, RISEwith SAP, and S/4HANA transformation programs where required by theposition.
- Match candidate experience against mandatory SAPmodules, integration points, project environments, certifications, andindustry requirements.
- Recognize equivalent terminology and related SAP skillswhen sourcing candidates, without compromising mandatory clientrequirements.
3.Advanced Sourcing and Talent Pipeline Development
- Source SAP professionals using LinkedIn, Dice, Indeed,resume databases, professional networks, referrals, and other relevantrecruitment platforms.
- Develop and execute advanced Boolean search strings andtargeted sourcing strategies for niche SAP skills.
- Use combinations of SAP module names, technicalkeywords, certifications, project terminology, and alternative skilltitles to identify relevant candidates.
- Search for passive candidates and build long-termrelationships with experienced SAP consultants, architects, developers,and functional specialists.
- Maintain categorized talent pipelines by SAP module,technology, experience level, location, work authorization, availability,and rate expectations.
- Re-engage previously screened candidates and qualifiedconsultants from existing databases.
- Apply creative sourcing techniques to improve responserates, candidate quality, and submission turnaround time.
- Track sourcing effectiveness, response rates, candidateconversion rates, and requirement coverage.
4.Candidate Screening and Technical Qualification
- Conduct detailed initial screening calls to evaluatecandidates' technical backgrounds, project experience, communicationskills, and suitability for client requirements.
- Validate hands-on SAP experience, specific modules,project responsibilities, implementation phases, and business or technicalenvironments.
- Ask relevant screening questions to distinguishpractical implementation experience from theoretical knowledge or limitedexposure.
- Verify the candidate's current location, preferred workarrangement, availability, notice period, and willingness to relocate ortravel when required.
- Confirm work authorization and visa status, includingUSC, Green Card, H-1B, OPT, CPT, and other applicable employmentauthorization categories.
- Evaluate candidate communication skills and ability tointeract professionally with US clients, vendors, and interview panels.
- Assess candidate interest, career objectives, rateexpectations, employment preferences, and potential joining constraints.
- Identify potential mismatches early and avoidsubmitting candidates who do not meet mandatory requirements.
- Document screening results accurately and provideconcise, evidence-based candidate summaries to the account managementteam.
5.Client, Vendor, and Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with US-based account managers, deliverymanagers, sales teams, clients, and implementation partners.
- Clarify ambiguous job requirements, identify must-haveversus preferred skills, and obtain feedback on submitted profiles.
- Coordinate candidate submissions, interviews, technicalevaluations, client feedback, and next steps.
- Maintain regular communication with candidatesthroughout the recruitment process.
- Follow up proactively with hiring teams and vendors toobtain interview updates and resolve submission-related issues.
- Provide timely updates on sourcing progress, candidateavailability, market challenges, and recruitment bottlenecks.
- Build professional relationships with candidates,vendors, and internal stakeholders to support repeat business and futurehiring needs.
6.Candidate Submission and Compliance
- Ensure all candidate submissions meet client, vendor,and internal compliance requirements.
- Obtain and maintain necessary candidate documentation,including updated resumes, Right to Represent (RTR), work authorizationdetails, contact information, and other required documents.
- Validate candidate information for accuracy andconsistency before submission.
- Follow client-specific submission procedures, ownershippolicies, duplicate-submission checks, and documentation requirements.
- Maintain accurate candidate records, screening notes,communication history, submission details, and interview status in theApplicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Handle candidate information confidentially and followapplicable privacy, data protection, and recruitment compliance policies.
- Escalate discrepancies or documentation concerns to theappropriate internal team before proceeding with a submission.
7.Rate Negotiation, Offer Management, and Placement Closure
- Negotiate competitive pay rates with candidates basedon client budgets, market conditions, experience, location, and employmenttype.
- Understand common US staffing arrangements, includingW2, C2C, and 1099, and clarify the applicable arrangement with candidatesand authorized internal stakeholders.
- Communicate role details, project expectations,contract duration, work location, shift requirements, and interviewprocesses clearly.
- Manage candidate expectations throughout clientinterviews, offer discussions, and onboarding.
- Follow up on interview feedback, offer acceptance,documentation completion, background checks, and joining confirmations.
- Maintain regular contact with selected candidates to minimizeoffer dropouts and last-minute withdrawals.
- Support successful placements and maintainpost-placement communication to ensure a smooth joining experience.
8.ATS Management, Reporting, and Recruitment Metrics
- Maintain accurate and timely records in the ATS andrecruitment CRM.
- Track requirements received, profiles sourced,candidates screened, submissions made, interviews scheduled, offersextended, and placements completed.
- Prepare daily and weekly recruitment updates foremagement.
- Monitor recruitment KPIs, including:
- Qualified candidate submissions per requirement.
- Submission-to-interview conversion ratio.
- Interview-to-offer conversion ratio.
- Offer acceptance and joining ratios.
- Time-to-submit and time-to-fill.
- Candidate response and sourcing effectiveness.
- Active pipeline coverage for open SAP positions.
- Analyze recruitment performance and implementcorrective actions when submission quality, turnaround time, or placementoutcomes fall below expectations.
- Participate in pipeline review meetings and contributeto recruitment planning and delivery improvement initiatives.
9.Senior-Level Ownership and Team Collaboration
- Independently manage complex, niche, and high-prioritySAP requirements with minimal supervision.
- Provide sourcing guidance and practical recruitmentknowledge to junior recruiters when needed.
- Share effective Boolean strings, SAP keywordcombinations, screening approaches, and market intelligence with therecruitment team.
- Help improve candidate quality, submission consistency,and recruitment turnaround time.
- Identify recurring sourcing challenges and recommendpractical solutions.
- Demonstrate ownership, accountability, professionalism,and a results-driven approach in a fast-paced US staffing environment.
RequiredSkills and Qualifications
- 5–8 years of overall experience in IT recruitment,preferably within US IT staffing.
- Strong hands‑on experience recruiting SAP technical,functional, and techno‑functional professionals for US‑based requirements.
- Demonstrated experience handling the completerecruitment lifecycle, from requirement analysis and sourcing tosubmission, negotiation, and placement.
- Good understanding of SAP modules, SAP technicalterminology, integration technologies, and enterprise applicationlandscapes.
- Strong proficiency in advanced Boolean searches andcandidate sourcing through LinkedIn and Dice.
- Experience working with an ATS, recruitment CRM, andresume databases.
- Knowledge of US work authorization categories andstaffing engagement models, including W2, C2C, and 1099.
- Ability to evaluate resumes, identify relevant projectexperience, and qualify candidates against detailed SAP job descriptions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, withthe ability to coordinate effectively with US-based stakeholders.
- Proven negotiation, follow-up, relationship management,and candidate engagement skills.
- Ability to handle multiple requirements, meetsubmission deadlines, and work independently during US business hours.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, andcommitment to recruitment delivery targets.
PreferredQualifications
- Experience recruiting for SAP S/4HANA transformationand migration projects.
- Exposure to SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, SAP Fiori,SAP ABAP on HANA, SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Basis,