This role is offered as a 5month contract position with the possibility of permanent absorption based on business needs and performance.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist drives end-to-end recruitment to meet hiring targets and uphold quality standards. This role enhances processes through workflow reviews and efficiency improvements, builds strong partnerships to align hiring with dynamic business needs, and supports team development by mentoring and upskilling colleagues across Talent Acquisition

Requirements

Functional Responsibilities

Partner with Operations to define hiring needs and candidate profiles
Manage end-to-end Talent Acquisition: sourcing, screening, interviews, assessments, stakeholder approvals, and pre-boarding
Represent the company at approved recruitment events
Lead sourcing initiatives and location-based projects
Prepare recruitment reports to support strategy development
Collaborate with People & Culture, L&D, and Operations to improve hire quality and retention
Maintain and update the ATS
Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality recruitment deliverables
Recommend process improvements aligned with business needs
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Mentor and train Specialists, Associates, and Interns
Act as point of contact in TA Team Leader's absence

Technical Skills

Strong written and verbal communication
Expertise in sourcing strategies, recruitment principles, and best practices
Skilled in profile screening and behavioral interviews
Familiarity with IT/Tech talent and gaming operations
Proficient in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs)

Behavioral Competencies

Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Self-motivated with strong task ownership
Builds effective relationships through interpersonal skills
Demonstrates initiative and influence in recruitment outcomes
Skilled in negotiation and persuasion for candidate engagement

Minimum Requirements

BS in HR Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
3+ years of end-to-end Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in technical/IT roles
Regional or global recruitment experience is a plus
Ideally, based in Pune to accommodate 1-2 days of onsite work

Benefits

Hybrid setup
Worker's insurance
Paid Time Offs
Other employee benefits to be discussed by our Talent Acquisition team in Pune

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Helpshift

Location: Asia Pacific, India, Pune

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technical Recruitment (Contract)