Talent Acquisition Specialist - FMCG

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Overview :

- A mid-level Talent Acquisition role (4-8 years experience) responsible for end-to-end hiring across multiple functions such as sales, finance, operations/supply chain, manufacturing, and marketing.

- The position goes beyond traditional recruiting and acts as a strategic partner to leadership, aligning hiring with business goals and team-building priorities.

- Requires operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with agility and problem-solving mindset.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define talent strategy: Work closely with leadership to identify ideal candidate profiles, including skills, mindset, and cultural fit.

- Source & attract candidates: Use diverse channels such as networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and creative outreach-not just job boards.

- Manage full hiring cycle: From sourcing to offer closure, ensuring high-quality hiring outcomes.

- Enhance candidate experience: Ensure transparent communication, structured interviews, and timely feedback.

- Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with hiring managers to make informed hiring decisions and manage offer negotiations.

- Build hiring insights: Track metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, offer acceptance) and develop dashboards to improve processes and support eventual transition into broader HR responsibilities.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 4+ years in Talent Acquisition/HR, with strong hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment.

- Exposure to hiring across multiple business functions (preferably in dynamic or operations-heavy industries).

- Strong stakeholder management, persuasion, and negotiation abilities.

- High ownership, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset.

- Ability to balance candidate experience with business needs.

- Comfortable working independently and influencing senior stakeholders.

- Proficiency in MS Office/Google tools.

Ideal Candidate Traits :

- Strategic thinker who goes beyond filling roles to building teams and culture

- Empathetic communicator with strong interpersonal skills

- Ability to handle ambiguity, constraints, and fast-changing priorities

- Data-driven mindset with interest in evolving into an HR Business Partner role