Entry-Level Talent Recruiter

Join the Entry-Level Talent Recruiting (ETR) Team at Cisco as a recruiter and help source top talent across various functions.

You will drive strategic talent sourcing and pipelining initiatives, develop and execute scalable sourcing and channel strategies, and design high-impact external engagement programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure exceptional candidate and hiring leader experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Deepen knowledge of Cisco's recruiting policies, processes, and employee value proposition.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and process excellence.
• Design and implement high-impact programs to engage and attract external emerging talent.
• Coach junior members on the team and influence in a matrixed environment.
• Help implement external engagement programs and evaluate return on investment on channel partnerships.
• Provide regular insights on market trends, channel performance, and competitive intelligence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant or allied specialization.
• Shown expertise in Talent Acquisition with a focus on high-volume, early-in-career, and tech hiring.
• Strong background in both in-house and agency recruitment models.
• Skilled in market mapping and quality pipeline development for niche tech roles.
• Proficient in data-driven recruitment operations, reporting, and analytics.
• Proficient with ATS platforms, email tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Report and analyse data for enhanced delivery and strategy.
• Deep understanding of tech talent landscape and sourcing channels.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across dynamic, cross-functional teams.
• Capable of building and sustaining channel relationships to support recruitment goals.
• Willing to travel for campus engagement and key hiring events.
• Ability to navigate and use AI tools for faster recruitment delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in Early in Career, University and Apprentice Hiring.
• Excellent communication, articulation, and strategic-planning skills.

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