Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description:

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment across technical, non-technical, and leadership roles. The role involves strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, employer branding, and ensuring timely closure of hiring requirements in line with business needs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from requirement gathering to offer rollout and onboarding coordination.

- Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower needs and define sourcing strategies.

- Source candidates through job portals, social media, referrals, and vendor networks.

- Screen, interview, and assess candidates for role fit and cultural alignment.

- Coordinate interviews, manage feedback, and drive offer negotiations and closures.

- Maintain recruitment trackers, MIS, and hiring metrics (TAT, cost per hire, etc.).

- Support employer branding initiatives, campus hiring, and recruitment events.

- Ensure compliance with internal recruitment policies and documentation standards.

- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong experience in lateral and bulk hiring

- Excellent sourcing and screening skills

- Good communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities

- Familiarity with ATS and recruitment tools

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Educational Qualifications:

- Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline

- Certification in Talent Acquisition or HR is an added advantage