Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Corporate Overview 

In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective. 

And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to: 

·       Build and enhance our proven security platform 

·       Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment 

·       Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel 

·       Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges 

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. 

Join Our Team 

As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best, the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 10 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture! 

 
The Role 

Our India organization continues to grow at pace across the region, and we are looking for a highly talented and energetic Sr. Technical Recruiter to partner with our business leaders to fulfill their hiring requirements as well as become an integral member of our exceptional recruiting team. 

You will be responsible for recruiting outstanding candidates to work at Proofpoint. In this role, you will be expected to do full life cycle recruiting for Operations, Software Engineering, QA, GTM roles, and supporting functions. You will provide excellent customer support to your assigned business groups and develop trusted adviser relationships with your hiring managers. 

Your Day-to-Day 

• Full life cycle recruiting mainly for technical positions, including software engineering roles as well as for supporting functions 

• Partner with hiring managers in defining a recruitment strategy to source the best talent based on business needs and goals 

• Identify, attract, and hire high-quality candidates through the development and implementation of innovative recruiting programs and strategies 

• Proactively source relevant and talented candidates through a variety of platforms 

• Communicate recruiting activity, challenges, and results with hiring managers 

• Report on recruiting metrics 

• Leverage ATS for required tasks and candidate sourcing 

• Partner with HR colleagues and stakeholders on HR programs and hiring initiatives 

• Effective advocate of the Proofpoint business 

What You Bring to the Team 

• Proven track record in full life cycle recruiting, preferably in security and/or SaaS companies 

• Experience hiring software engineer disciplines, and some level of technical understanding. 

• Proven ability to project manage multiple concurrent recruitment assignments 

• Demonstrated business acumen in understanding hiring managers’ needs and applying appropriate recommendations 

• Ability to build successful candidate profiles, clarify required job skills and competencies 

• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to deliver a compelling vision and opportunity to prospective candidates 

• Influential stakeholder and candidate management skills, including ability to manage internal leadership expectations 

• Team-oriented, customer-focused, and a proven track record of exceeding recruitment goals 

• Excellent process orientation and attention to detail 

• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System 

• Uncompromising ethics with the desire to create an outstanding candidate experience 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Why Proofpoint  

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtProofpoint.   

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