Job Description:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with 7+ years of experience in recruitment. This role demands a strategic and hands-on professional who will drive end-to-end recruitment processes, with a blended experience of sales & technology hiring. You will work closely with senior leadership to understand hiring needs, develop effective strategies and contribute to building a high-performing team that aligns with our organizational goals.

Role Overview:

Candidate Sourcing: Leverage personal network and internal databases to identify and attract top-tier talent with industry-leading skills and experience
Interviewing & Assessment: Lead and manage the interview process to ensure strong alignment with company culture and business needs
Talent Pool & Mapping: Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-potential candidates through talent mapping and competitor research
Problem Solving: Partner with hiring managers, senior leaders, and HRBPs to proactively resolve recruitment challenges
Recruitment Strategy: Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies aligned with evolving market trends and business objectives

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Develop and execute a strategic recruitment roadmap aligned with business growth
Partner with department heads and senior leadership to forecast workforce needs
Continuously refine recruitment processes for both tech and non-tech hiring
Upgrade tools, strategies, and performance metrics to improve recruitment outcomes

Recruitment Operations

Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, Background Verification, Offer Rollout and onboarding
Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline to support current and future hiring needs
Conduct talent mapping and market research to identify and engage top talent in niche domains
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and to solve hiring challenges and deliver timely results
Engage with external recruitment partners to supplement internal sourcing when needed
Negotiate contracts with job boards and ensure optimized job posting strategies.

Technology & Analytics

Work with ATS tools and Google Sheets to manage candidate pipelines effectively
Track and report key recruitment metrics (e.g., time to fill, cost per hire, quality of hire) to senior leadership
Use Excel to manage data, dashboards, and reporting
Apply data-driven insights to improve sourcing and selection strategies

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

Collaborate with communication team on Employer Branding campaigns that highlight company culture and values
Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
Represent the company at job fairs, campus hiring events, and industry conferences

Budget & Resource Management

Monitor and manage recruitment budgets with a focus on ROI
Allocate recruitment resources efficiently based on business priorities and hiring forecasts

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field
Communication Skills Language: Good verbal and written communication skills

Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive health insurance coverage to ensure our employees have access to quality healthcare when they need it most.
Hybrid Work Model: Embracing flexibility, we offer a hybrid work model where employees can enjoy the best of both worlds. With four days in the office and one day working from home, we empower our team to achieve work-life balance while maintaining productivity and collaboration.

About Rooter:

Rooter is India's largest gaming and Esports content platform with 17 Mn Monthly Active Users and 1.5 Mn Daily Active Users. It offers Live streaming, videos and shorts, allowing users to watch and stream a variety of games, participate in live chats, and engage with a community of gamers. All popular games such as Free Fire, GTA V and BGMI etc. are featured on Rooter.

Company has raised $35mn in primary capital ($45mn overall including secondary, debt) from investors like Lightbox Ventures, March Gaming, Paytm, IeAD (Adidas Family office), ADvantage, Redwood Partners (Korea), Trifecta Capital and many others.

Website: https://web.rooter.gg/

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Specialist