Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Linnk Group; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Linnk Group in Kochi, India, is seeking a Talent Recruiter specializing in IT and engineering recruitment to lead senior-level sourcing for European and international markets. You will map talent landscapes, conduct proactive research, and build strong candidate pipelines to support global hiring.

The role requires hands-on experience with LinkedIn, CRM systems, job boards, and social networks, plus sharp market insights and excellent communication to engage stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven IT recruitment experience across IT and engineering domains.
• Strong experience with market mapping, headhunting, and talent research.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn, job boards, CRMs, and online sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Source senior-level technology candidates for global organisations.
• Perform market mapping and proactive candidate identification.
• Maintain and expand candidate and client databases via CRM, job boards, and networks.
• Identify tech trends to evaluate candidates against industry standards.
• Build relationships with candidates and engage them actively.
• Develop client portfolios by generating new leads and relationships.
• Research client stakeholders for targeted outreach campaigns.
• Create and maintain candidate pipelines for specific tech roles.
• Gather and organize market intelligence from multiple sources.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in market intelligence reports.
• Collaborate with recruitment and sales teams to improve sourcing and reporting.
• Utilize online platforms, corporate sites, social media for research.

Skills

IT recruitment

Headhunting

Market intelligence

Candidate engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/IT

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM platforms

Job boards

Sourcing tools

Job description

Job Title: Talent Recruiter – IT and Engineering Recruitment

Location: Kochi, India

Key Responsibilities

• Source senior-level and highly specialised technology candidates for leading global organisations across European and International markets.
• Conduct market mapping, talent intelligence research, and proactive candidate identification using multiple sourcing techniques.
• Manage, cleanse, and expand candidate and client databases through CRM systems, job boards, social platforms, and industry networks.
• Identify technology trends and market movements to evaluate candidates against current industry standards.
• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships through networking, engagement, and targeted communication.
• Develop and expand client portfolios by generating new leads and building relationships with key decision-makers.
• Research and identify client stakeholders, hiring managers, and business leaders for targeted outreach campaigns.
• Create and maintain active and passive candidate pipelines for specific technology requirements.
• Gather, analyze, validate, and organize market intelligence data from multiple sources.
• Perform data accuracy, eligibility, and integrity checks to ensure high-quality market intelligence reports.
• Collaborate with recruitment and sales teams to improve sourcing strategies, reporting processes, and delivery methodologies.
• Utilize online platforms, corporate websites, social media, networking tools, and industry resources for candidate and market research.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in IT recruitment, talent acquisition, or technology staffing.
• Strong experience using job boards, LinkedIn, CRM platforms, and online sourcing tools.
• Experience in market mapping, headhunting, candidate research, and passive talent engagement.
Ability to identify and engage senior technology professionals across international markets.
• Strong understanding of technology roles, industry trends, and recruitment practices.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret market data.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights and translate data into clear narratives.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, databases, and social networking platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong phone, email, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting global recruitment projects or international technology hiring.
• Familiarity with recruitment analytics, market intelligence tools, and talent mapping methodologies.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced recruitment environment.