Talent Acquisition Specialist (IFS Portfolio Companies)

Company Description

IGT 1 Outsourcing Lanka (Private) Limited, hereafter referred to as ‘IGT 1 Lanka’, is a Port City registered offshore company owned by three of the largest private equity companies, and a sister company of the largest Sri Lanka technology company, IFS.

We are committed to reinventing company success via offshore growth, expansion, diversity, and an unwavering pursuit of quality. As a leading provider of technology and employee offshore services, we help organizations all over the world navigate the complexities of the modern business environment. Our goal is to provide our customers with an operation that maximize operations, spur growth, allows them to develop and deliver world-class SaaS platforms, and create long-term value.

At IGT1 Lanka we believe that our people are the key to our collective success. We have developed a workplace culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, and ongoing education. We are presently a team of 300+ employees with a plan to double this capacity in the next 12 months.

As such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Joining IGT1 Lanka means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization that is shaping the future of business within the vibrant new Port City. Together, we can drive change, push boundaries, and build a smarter, more connected world through our offshore operation.

Job Description

Job Description

A Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technical TA Specialist) will help IGT1 Lanka attract top Technical / Software Engineering talent in Sri Lanka. The ideal candidate will get involved in all operational aspects of recruitment process at IGT1 Lanka and help shape the recruitment strategy to respond to business needs. Technical TA Specialist will build relationships with key stakeholders in the industry and within the university system to build a strong technical recruitment pipeline for IGT1 Lanka.

The ideal candidate will be able to position the technology stack and career prospects of IGT1 Lanka to the target recruitment base. The candidate will get to represent IGT1 Lanka at external events and will further evangelize IGT1 Lanka current position as a top technology company in Sri Lanka.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruit top technical & non-technical Engineering talent.
• Ensure that a strong recruitment pipeline is always maintained.
• Evangelize IGT1’ current position as a top technology company among the industry and university recruitment base.
• Represent company at external events, create awareness of technology stack and career prospects of IGT1 Lanka.
• Collaborate closely with people managers, organizational units with hiring requirements, and fellow team members in the HR team.
• Network actively with potential candidates including passive candidates.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders relevant for recruitment and reach out to technology communities.
• Further strengthen industry and university collaboration of IGT1 Lanka.
• Perform research and stay up to date on sourcing techniques including usage of social media strategies.
• Create compelling content such as slide decks, blog posts, articles, videos, etc. to be used in recruitment campaigns, in collaboration with relevant parties.
• Organize webinars, tech talks, hackathons etc. to promote IGT1 Lanka and create a strong presence / employer brand amongst the recruitment base
• Source, screen, shortlist, and support interviewing candidates and make recommendations to hiring managers.

Qualifications

Required Competencies:

• Strong ability to build relationships, strong interpersonal skills, social aptitude
• Ability to persuade and influence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of technologies, software engineering concepts, and developer frameworks
• Willingness to learn new technologies and concepts, and enjoy educating others
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into content easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences
• Good knowledge on available industry qualifications and certification

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.