IT Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contractor)

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment, and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

This role will sit in the HR team reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager for India.. This person will have the opportunity to make a material difference to the company by identifying, attracting and hiring the right candidates for Version 1.

This role would suit an individual who has a few years’ experience working as an IT recruiter or in a recruitment team who now wants to take their career to the next level by building an employer brand and a recruitment presence in India - someone who wants to put their own stamp on a fast-growing company.

There are several facets to this role:

Direct candidate recruitment and role fulfilment

• Understand current role requirements and attract and recruit appropriate candidates.
• Identify passive candidates who are a good fit for Version 1 and work with stakeholders to attract and recruit them.
• Manage an excellent candidate journey throughout the process.
• Report on your weekly stats to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Employer branding and candidate attraction

• Develop and build the Version 1 employer brand by working with Talent Acquisition Manager and Marketing.
• Develop candidate attraction strategies appropriate for each area of the business.

Workforce Planning
Work with stakeholders, Talent Acquisition Manager and the Capabilities team to understand and shape the medium to long term plans for Version 1 and what resources are needed to fulfil those plans.

You will have the ability to:

• Independently manage and run the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from CV to on-boarding.
• Create job specifications with stakeholders.
• Use LinkedIn, Web 2.0 and social networks in an innovative way to identify and attract passive candidates.
• Undertake first round interviews / telephone screening interviews.
• Effectively manage candidate journeys from start to conclusion.
• Represent the Version 1 brand positively, including to unsuccessful candidates.
• Continue to build and manage a candidate database.
• An excellent team player, productively engaging with peers and stakeholders.
• Be able to balance team and individual responsibilities effectively.
• Exhibit objectivity and openness to other views.

… and you’ll be able to provide evidence and examples of where you have demonstrated these skills in the past. If so, we’d love to speak with you.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.