Talent Sourcing Specialist, APAC

Otis Elevator Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. in Bengaluru is seeking a Talent Sourcing Specialist to build high‑quality talent pipelines across APAC, proactively identifying niche technical and commercial talent for critical roles.

You will partner with TA colleagues to understand hiring plans, develop targeted pipelines, conduct initial screening, and maintain candidate engagement across markets and time zones. This position supports faster time‑to‑fill, improved candidate quality, and stronger hiring decisions through

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, preferably within engineering, construction, manufacturing, or field services.
• Experience supporting multi-country or regional hiring across APAC.
• Proven ability to source niche and technical talent across multiple roles.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & pipeline development: build and maintain pipelines across APAC to meet hiring plans.
• Candidate engagement: conduct initial screening and maintain candidate relationships to reduce drop-offs.
• Market intelligence: provide insights on availability, compensation trends, and hiring challenges across APAC markets.
• Collaboration & process excellence: align sourcing with TA partners and present qualified shortlists for faster decisions.
• Performance indicators: focus on quality of pipelines, speed of shortlist delivery, and senior stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Boolean search

Talent mapping

Proactive sourcing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time-zone coordination

AI tools

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workday

Avature

Job boards

Internal databases

Job description

Role Purpose

The Talent Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for building high-quality talent pipelines to support hiring across APAC. This role will proactively identify and engage niche technical and commercial talent across multiple markets, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates for critical business roles.

This position plays an important role in strengthening Talent Acquisition outcomes by accelerating time-to-fill, improving candidate quality, and enabling recruiters to focus on stakeholder engagement and hiring decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Partner closely with TA Partners across APAC to understand hiring plans, role requirements, and priority positions.
• Develop targeted talent pipelines for roles including:
• Construction Supervisors
• Installation & Maintenance Mechanics
• Estimation Engineers
• Sales Engineers and Sales Representatives
• Project Engineers and other field‑based technical roles
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, Avature, job boards, internal databases, referrals, and proactive market mapping.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines aligned with business demand and market trends.

Candidate Engagement

• Conduct initial screening conversations to assess experience, technical fit, and interest level.
• Maintain consistent candidate engagement to improve experience and reduce drop‑offs.
• Support stronger offer acceptance through effective communication and relationship management.

Market Intelligence & Insights

• Provide insights on talent availability, competitor activity, compensation trends, and hiring challenges across APAC markets.
• Contribute to hiring forecasts, pipeline tracking, and demand planning activities.

Collaboration & Process Excellence

• Work closely with TA Partners to align sourcing strategy with business priorities.
• Present curated and qualified candidate shortlists to support efficient hiring decisions.
• Ensure consistency and quality in sourcing practices across markets.

Performance Indicators

• Quality and conversion of candidate pipelines
• Speed of shortlist delivery for priority roles
• Reduction in aged requisitions
• Candidate engagement and offer acceptance outcomes
• Hiring manager and TA partner satisfaction

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–5 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, preferably within engineering, construction, manufacturing, or field services.
• Experience supporting multi‑country or regional hiring across APAC.
• Proven ability to source niche and technical talent across multiple roles.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in Boolean search, talent mapping, and proactive sourcing techniques.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse markets.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working across time zones in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to AI tools to support sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.

Otis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].