Lead Staffing Specialist

EPAM Systems; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Staffing Specialist in India to oversee the full staffing lifecycle for an assigned portfolio. You'll coordinate with various teams and handle demand validation, interview management, and assignments.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in core staffing, strong communication skills, and proficiency in IT roles. The position offers an opportunity to influence staffing decisions effectively in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of hands-on experience in core staffing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using staffing processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end staffing activities for the assigned portfolio.
• Coordinate interviews and manage assignments.
• Monitor and report staffing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Staffing Processes

IT Roles Knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Staffing Specialist to manage end-to-end staffing activities for an assigned portfolio. You will act as the primary contact for staffing-related coordination with delivery, talent acquisition, and global staffing teams. Your role involves validating demand, coordinating interviews, managing assignments, and monitoring ramp-downs. The ideal candidate has over eight years of hands‑on experience in core staffing and a strong understanding of IT roles and responsibilities. Join us to contribute your expertise in a dynamic environment and support our delivery leaders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end staffing for the portfolio assigned.
• Major activities include demand validation, proposal addition, next steps, interview coordination, assignments, and ramp-down validations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staffing for stakeholders from the Delivery, Practices, Talent Acquisition, and Global Staffing teams.
• Maintain constant communication with delivery leaders to stay updated on changes in demand and headcount.
• Provide timely updates and call out next steps to stakeholders.
• Maintain the hygiene of the internal staffing systems and do daily validation of the current status.
• Monitor and report staffing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in core staffing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience using staffing processes & tools.
• Knowledge of IT skills, roles, and responsibilities.
• Experience in handling difficult negotiations and escalations.
• Being responsive, resourceful, and critical thinker with a sense of urgency, paired with a friendly, diplomatic demeanor.