Talent Advisor

Talent AdvisorDo you want to be part of a fun high performing team and have a passion for technology We have a great opportunity to work with Cisco the 1 market leader in networking Here you ll be part of the Entry-Level Talent Recruiting ETR Team sourcing top talent for Cisco across various functions Impact Drive talent sourcing and pipelining strategies in collaboration with ETR Leads Recruiters and key stakeholders Partner with cross-functional teams to align hiring execution with emerging talent demands and organizational priorities Lead the development and execution of a scalable cost-effective channel strategy to attract high-caliber candidates Ensure exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle Adhere to compliance protocols and maintain integrity of recruitment processes Deepen knowledge of Cisco s recruiting policies processes and employee value proposition Uphold strict confidentiality in handling candidate and organizational data Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and process excellence Design and implement high-impact programs to engage and attract external emerging talent Build present and continuously evolve hiring and channel strategies in partnership with senior stakeholders Mentor junior recruiters lead by influence in a matrixed environment Translate evolving business needs into actionable recruitment strategies Lead external engagement programs and evaluate ROI on channel partnerships Identify and cultivate new sourcing channels to strengthen the pipeline for rising and transformative talent Provide regular insights on market trends channel performance and competitive intelligence Who You ll Work WithYou will be part of the India Entry-Level Talent Recruiting ETR team at Cisco In your role you will work with ETR team Join Connect Talent Acquisition team P C Human Resources team and business stakeholders Minimum Qualification Bachelor s Master s degree in a relevant or allied specialization Proven 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 proactive pipeline development for niche tech roles Proficient in data-driven recruitment operations reporting and analytics Hands-on experience with ATS platforms email tools Excel and PowerPoint Deep understanding of tech talent landscape and sourcing channels Adept at stakeholder management using data to drive strategic hiring decisions 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 Preferred Qualification Expertise in Early in Career University and Apprentice Hiring Excellent communication and strategic planning skills while being self-motivated with a focus on execution Innovative Creative loves to challenge the status quo WeAreCisco WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential Cisconians often experience one company many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage Our technology tools and culture pioneered hybrid work trends allowing all to not only give their best but be their best We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations called Inclusive Communities to connect foster belonging learn to be informed allies and make a difference Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about and nearly 86 do Our purpose driven by our people is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet Helping our customers reimagine their applications secure their enterprise transform their infrastructure and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all Take your next step and be you with us Message to applicants applying to work in the U S and or Canada When available the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire full-time salaries in U S and or Canada locations not including equity or benefits For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target Individual pay is determined by the candidate s hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to skillset experience and relevant education certifications or training Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U S or Canada hiring location The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process U S employees have to quality medical dental and vision insurance a 401 k plan with a Cisco matching contribution short and long-term disability coverage basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year which includes one floating holiday for non-exempt employees plus a day off for their birthday Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year at a rate of 4 92 hours per pay period Exempt new hires participate in Cisco s flexible Vacation Time Off policy which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use but is subject to availability and some business limitations All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty 80 hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary which is split between quota and non-quota components For quota-based incentive pay Cisco typically pays as follows 75 of incentive target for each 1 of revenue attainment up to 50 of quota 1 5 of incentive target for each 1 of attainment between 50 and 75 1 of incentive target for each 1 of attainment between 75 and 100 and once performance exceeds 100 attainment incentive rates are at or above 1 for each 1 of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives Cisco may pay up to 125 of target Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid