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