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Job Description

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Bangalore (HSR Layout Silk Board)

Experience: 3.5 years +

Work Mode: 5 Days WFO

Industry Preference: EdTech / Learning & Development (L&D) / HR Consulting

If you're interested, apply here: https://forms.gle/tuJsBbhMow5Jc2pQ9

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and confident HR Generalist with a strong Talent Acquisition focus to be the first point of contact and brand ambassador. This role is pivotal in shaping how prospective employees experience our organizationfrom the first conversation to onboarding.

You will independently drive hiring efforts, represent the company across campuses and talent forums, and build a strong employer brand for our company The role blends recruitment excellence with hands-on HR operations and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Hiring (Primary 80%)

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for interns and full-time rolesfrom sourcing and HR screening to interview coordination, offer management, and closures.
  • Proactively map competitor talent, build pipelines, and source candidates through LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals, and recruitment partners.
  • Conduct HR screening interviews and act as a trusted hiring partner to business leaders.Own hiring timelines, proactively close positions, and provide regular hiring updates to leadership.

Campus Hiring & Employer Representation

  • Independently lead campus recruitment initiatives, including pre-placement talks, virtual and on-campus drives.
  • Act as the face of company for students, candidates, and external stakeholdersconfidently representing culture, values, and growth story.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with colleges, placement cells, and external recruiters.

Employer Branding

  • Position our company as a compelling employer of choice.
  • Ensure strong brand recall through consistent candidate experience, communication, and engagement across touchpoints.
  • Partner with internal teams to showcase culture, learning opportunities, and growth pathways.

Data, Reporting & Process Excellence

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date hiring data, trackers, and dashboards.
  • Ensure data integrity across recruitment and onboarding stages.
  • Provide insights and reports to leadership on hiring progress and trends.

Onboarding & HR Operations

  • Own the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle, including offer issuance, documentation, verification, HRMS updates, and onboarding sessions.
  • Administer HRMS (Keka) for employee records, onboarding workflows, and policy implementation.
  • Ensure compliance, accuracy, and smooth employee joining experiences.
  • Support all HR operational work for onsite and remote employees.

Employee Communication & Engagement

  • Draft and circulate HR communications clearly and professionally.
  • Support and execute employee engagement initiatives to strengthen culture and connection.
  • Maintain employee records and provide operational HR support as required

Qualifications & Experience

  • 35 years of hands-on experience in recruitment, HR operations, and onboarding.
  • Proven ability to independently manage multiple hiring roles end-to-end.
  • Strong experience with active sourcing and stakeholder coordination.
  • Working knowledge of HRMS platforms; Keka experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and professional influencing skills.
  • Ability to quickly understand business needs, adapt to change, and take initiative.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Expert in using recruitment sourcing platforms

What We're Looking For

  • Someone who enjoys being the first impression of the company.
  • A confident, articulate professional who can influence, represent, and inspire talent.
  • A self-driven HR partner who balances execution with brand-building

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Job ID: 136663151

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