Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition professional to drive full-cycle recruitment across functions. This role demands a deep understanding of sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, employer branding and stakeholder management to meet the hiring needs of a fast-paced and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment

Manage full lifecycle recruitment for mid to senior-level roles across verticals (Tech, Non-Tech, Retail, etc.).

Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, create compelling JDs, and finalise hiring plans.

Source candidates through job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, IIMJobs, etc.), internal databases, referrals, and vendor partners.

Conduct initial screenings, competency-based interviews, and coordinate with hiring panels.

Drive structured interview processes to ensure quality and unbiased hiring decisions.

Manage candidate communication, feedback, offer negotiations, and onboarding coordination.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Act as a talent advisor to business leaders with market insights and hiring intelligence.

Engage with external recruitment agencies and monitor their performance against agreed SLAs. Ensure timely and transparent communication with hiring managers and candidates.

Reporting & ATS Management

Maintain recruitment dashboards with real-time data on pipeline, TAT, source mix, and hiring metrics.

Ensure accurate and updated records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or recruitment trackers.

Analyze hiring metrics to identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements. Employer

Branding & Talent Pipelining

Build strong talent pipelines for niche and high-priority roles.

Support employer branding initiatives, including social media campaigns, job fairs, and campus engagement.

Key Requirements

Graduate/Postgraduate in HR or related field

3-6 years of proven experience in core recruitment/talent acquisition

Expertise in sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates across domains

Strong knowledge of ATS, recruitment tools, and Boolean sourcing

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple positions and work in a fast-paced environment

Strategic mindset with an eye for talent and quality of hire

Preferred Skills

Exposure to volume and niche hiring across functions

Understanding of compensation benchmarking and offer structuring

Knowledge of labour laws and compliance related to hiring

Prior experience in Retail / E-commerce / Manufacturing / Technology domains