upGrad - Assistant Manager/Manager - Talent Acquisition

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources department.

Talent Acquisition responsibilities include sourcing candidates through various channels, planning interview and selection procedures. To be successful in this role, you should be able to develop long term recruiting strategies and nurture trusting relationships with potential hires.

Ultimately, you will create strong talent pipelines for our company's current and future hiring needs.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs

- Determine selection criteria

- Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)

- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and interviews

- Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our HRMS

- Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements

- Lead employer branding initiatives

- Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department

- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates Requirements

- Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role

- Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations

- Bachelors degree is must