Talent Acquisition Specialist - 1

Role Summary

Join our central Talent Acquisition team as a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will play a key role in building high-quality talent pipelines for frontline and supervisory positions across Oberoi and Trident hotels in India. This is a high-impact position combining proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and recruitment coordination.

Key Responsibilities

● Proactively source high-potential candidates using multi-channel approaches including job portals (Naukri, Indeed), LinkedIn, Instagram and WhatsApp groups, employee referral programs, campus outreach, job fairs, open house events, and other creative sourcing methods.

● Apply advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean logic, X-ray searches, in-site searches, and targeted queries) across digital platforms to identify diverse talent pools.

● Conduct initial telephonic and video screenings to assess communication skills, motivation, and alignment with Oberoi's service excellence standards.

● Support end-to-end recruitment activities including interview coordination, candidate hosting at events and properties, offer preparation, background checks, pre-employment medicals, and onboarding support.

● Travel to properties and campuses as required to support events, open houses, and candidate engagement activities.

● Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data in the ATS and generate regular pipeline and activity reports.

● Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the process, reinforcing Oberoi's reputation as a premier employer that nurtures long-term careers and a family-like culture.

● Collaborate closely with the TA Lead and team members to consistently meet monthly hiring targets while upholding quality, diversity, and efficiency metrics.

Key Skills & Competencies

● 2–5 years of experience in high-volume recruitment or target-driven roles (experience in hospitality, retail, BPO, or other service industries is preferred; strong digital sourcing skills are essential).

● Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques across digital platforms, with equal comfort in on-ground activities such as events and campus drives.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — effective in engaging candidates as well as coordinating with stakeholders.

● Ability to manage high-volume hiring with speed, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.

● Proficiency in MS Office, ATS systems, and workflow tools. ● Collaborative mindset with willingness to work in shifts as required.

● Passion for service excellence and assessing cultural fit for luxury hospitality environments.

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

What We Offer

● Opportunity to play a foundational role in scaling talent acquisition for The Oberoi Group while upholding our legendary standards of excellence.

● Exposure to diverse sourcing channels, structured processes, and clear growth opportunities within a premium hospitality TA function.

● Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with industry standards, along with a 5-day work week.

● The prestige and satisfaction of building talent pipelines for one of India's most respected luxury hospitality brands.