About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a wide range of non-IT positions, including bulk hiring, lateral hiring, and fresher onboarding.

You will work closely with business leaders and hiring managers to anticipate future hiring needs, develop talent acquisition strategies, and ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding.

This role requires excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Talent Planning:

- Partner with department heads and business leaders to understand current and future hiring needs.

- Create, update, and maintain job descriptions and job specifications aligned with business goals.

- Forecast hiring needs based on workforce planning, attrition trends, and business expansion.

End-to-End Recruitment Execution:

- Handle end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across bulk, lateral, and fresher hiring for non-IT roles (e.g, operations, finance, sales, customer service, logistics, HR).

- Source candidates through various channels such as job portals, social media (LinkedIn, Instagram), employee referrals, campus drives, and staffing agencies.

- Screen resumes, conduct initial HR interviews, and coordinate with line managers for technical /functional rounds.

- Assess candidates for skills, culture fit, and organizational alignment, ensuring a high-quality talent pipeline.

Candidate Experience & Engagement:

- Manage the candidate experience throughout the hiring process-from first contact to offer letter and onboarding.

- Ensure timely follow-ups, feedback communication, and status updates to all candidates.

- Serve as the brand ambassador for the organization and promote a positive employer brand.

Operational Excellence

- Prepare and maintain recruitment dashboards, metrics, and weekly/monthly hiring reports.

- Assist with offer management, background verification, and completion of pre-joining formalities.

- Support internal audit and compliance requirements by maintaining accurate recruitment documentation.

Compliance & Best Practices:

- Stay updated on the latest employment laws, HR policies, and DE&I practices.

- Enforce and support compliance in hiring processes (e.g, equal opportunity hiring, labor law awareness).

- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline recruitment operations.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- Minimum 4 years of proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, with expertise in non-IT bulk and lateral hiring.

- Prior experience hiring for large teams in sectors like BPO, BFSI, Retail, or Manufacturing is highly desirable.

- Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR databases (e.g, Zoho Recruit, Naukri RMS, Taleo, etc.

- Proficient in various interview formats: telephonic, virtual, in-person, panel, behavioral, and situational interviews.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, solution-oriented approach.

- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple open roles at once in a dynamic environment