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Role: Senior Specialist -Talent Acquisition

Experience: 2-4 years

Location: Bengaluru/Hyderabad (serving the APAC region)

Shift Timings - Needs to be flexible

About MarketStar

In everything we do, we believe in creating growth, for our clients, employees, and community. For the past 35+ years, we have been generating revenue for the most innovative tech companies globally through our outsourced B2B demand, sales, customer success, and revenue operations solutions. We are passionate about cultivating career advancements for our people and supporting them through mentorship, leadership, and career development programs. We provide service and support to our communities through the MarketStar Foundation.

Our exceptional team is the cornerstone of MarketStar's accomplishments. We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture and for being named a top employer. These achievements are a testament to our six core values, embraced by our 3,000+ employees worldwide. From our headquarters in Utah, USA, to our global offices in India, Ireland, Bulgaria, Mexico, the Philippines, and Australia, we all work together to drive innovation and success.

We are excited to have you apply to join our MarketStar team and can't wait to discuss how we can help you find growth.

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment while delivering a strong employer brand and positive candidate experience. This role partners closely with hiring managers and business leaders to identify talent needs, source and assess candidates, and provide data-driven insights through recruitment metrics. The specialist continuously improves hiring processes, advises stakeholders on best practices, and ensures efficient, high-quality talent acquisition aligned with organizational goals.

Read on to understand more about this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities & What will you need to succeed in this role

Manage end-to-end recruitment for full-time, contract, campus, and apprenticeship hiring across roles and functions
Partner with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, role expectations, and hiring timelines
Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, referrals, direct sourcing, campuses, and vendor channels.
Manage hiring for niche and critical roles across functions, ensuring timely identification, engagement, and closure of high-impact talent aligned with business priorities.
Screen, interview, and assess candidates to evaluate role fit, technical capability, and cultural alignment
Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, reference checks, offer rollouts, and onboarding support
Plan and execute campus hiring initiatives including college partnerships, placement drives, pre-placement talks, assessments, and offer management
Build and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, staffing partners, and external hiring vendors
Manage contract and contingent workforce hiring while ensuring compliance with hiring policies, SLAs, and timelines
Lead apprenticeship hiring programs including candidate selection, onboarding, engagement tracking, and program coordination
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage apprenticeship program compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement
Represent and promote the employer brand across all candidate touchpoints to ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience
Build and nurture talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs
Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and hiring efficiency
Prepare recruitment dashboards and insights for hiring managers and leadership to support data-driven decisions
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing guidance on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and market insights
Continuously review and improve recruitment processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and candidate satisfaction
Stay current with industry trends, recruitment technologies, and talent market dynamics to ensure competitive hiring practices

Qualifications & Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment, with a focus on full-cycle recruitment and sourcing.
Proven track record of successfully recruiting candidates for various roles in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
Solid knowledge of recruitment strategies, techniques, and best practices.
Experience in utilizing recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing tools.
Strong interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.

What's in it for you

Constant Learning and an entrepreneurial growth mindset
Employee-centric benefits plan including but not limited to Comprehensive Health Insurance, generous Leave Policy, Covid Support, Vaccination drives, Wellbeing sessions, real-time grievance redressal, and work flexibility.
We are a people-first organization with policies and processes that help you bring the best version of yourself into work including fast-track growth for high-potential folks.
An opportunity to be associated with the world's leading brands as clients
To be a part of an organization with more than 60% of homegrown Leaders
Customized training programs that are catered to personal and professional development
We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

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Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities may change over time to accommodate business needs.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Specialist -Talent Acquisition