Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Type: Fulltime

Location: Gurugram (Hybrid)

Notice Period: Upto 15 days

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly driven and resourceful Technical Recruiter with strong expertise in sourcing, screening, and assessing candidates across IT domain. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in global talent acquisition, headhunting, and lateral as well as leadership hiring. This role requires the ability to operate in fast-paced environments, meet aggressive timelines, and deliver high-quality hires within defined budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Acquisition
• Execute end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Perform global sourcing using diverse channels such as job portals, social media, networking, and direct headhunting.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through strategic headhunting techniques.
• Candidate Screening & Technical Assessment
• Conduct initial screening to evaluate candidates technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Assess candidates through structured interviews and technical evaluations aligned with role requirements.
• Hiring Expertise
• Manage lateral hiring, leadership hiring, and niche skill hiring across IT and Non-IT domains.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements and define hiring strategies.
• Provide market insights, talent trends, and salary benchmarking.
• Innovative Hiring Strategies
• Implement creative and out-of-the-box sourcing strategies to meet hiring demands under tight timelines and budget constraints.
• Turnaround Time (TAT) Management
• Ensure quick turnaround time in sourcing and closures while maintaining quality of hires.
• Track and optimize recruitment metrics such as TAT, submission-to-hire ratio, and offer acceptance rate.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical recruitment across IT roles.
• Strong expertise in global sourcing and headhunting methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in lateral and leadership hiring.
• Excellent screening and candidate assessment skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines and budgets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ATS tools, job portals, and professional networks like LinkedIn.