Talent Sourcer / Recruitment Consultant REF-J01-653

Job Description

Qualifications / Skills

Minimum Requirements for Candidates

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a Sourcing / Talent Acquisition role. The experience gained in an onsite position with an RPO provider will be preferred.
• Must have at least 3 years of sourcing / recruiting experience in the IT, BPO, HCM, SaaS, or payroll industry.
• Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Business, Naukri India and multiple job boards, and ATS systems.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments and handle ambiguity
• Strong understanding of current recruitment trends and strategies in the payroll and SaaS sectors.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, and stress, resolve problems, and deliver strong results.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience with applicant assessment systems (psychometric, job skills, language assessments).

Expectations for Ideal Candidates

• Strong expertise in sourcing candidates across payroll industry
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Advanced use of LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri India and other job boards, professional networks, and AI-driven sourcing tools.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to understand job requirements, especially in the context of global payroll outsourcing and SaaS roles.
• Post job openings on career pages, job boards, and social networks (e.g., Mesaar Job Board, LinkedIn, Naukrigulf, Bayt) with a focus on roles in payroll, SaaS, and technology sectors.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment through Mercans ATS (Mesaar), from job requisition to hiring, ensuring compliance with global hiring standards.
• Identify candidates via multiple platforms, including Mercans Internal CV Database, social media, professional networks, referrals, and portfolio sites, focusing on payroll and SaaS talent.
• Screen candidates based on the approved requisition criteria, emphasizing experience in global payroll, SaaS, and technology industries. Upload pre-screened candidates with recruiter notes in Mesaar.
• Conduct assessments, schedule interviews, organize psychometric and job skills evaluations, and manage interview stages with hiring managers, tailored to the specific needs of SaaS and payroll positions.
• Maintain clear communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Conduct salary negotiations aligned with the company’s global grading and salary structure.
• Secure offer approval from the executive leadership team via Mesaar.
• Prepare and extend offers to selected candidates.
• Collect necessary data from selected candidates to complete employment and background checks, ensuring compliance with international hiring standards.
• Share the new employee take-in form and collect required documents to prepare employment contracts and NDAs.
• Add offered candidates’ details to the Mercans New Joiners board on Monday.com.
• Oversee HR and IT onboarding processes for new hires in line with company policy, ensuring smooth integration into global payroll and SaaS teams.
• Conduct internal and external salary and benefits benchmarking exercises specific to the global payroll and SaaS markets on a semi-annual basis, or as needed to stay competitive in the market.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable company policies, procedures, and compliance standards throughout the recruitment process.