Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Times Internet:

At Times Internet, we create premium digital products that simplify and enhance the lives of millions. As India's largest digital products company, we have a significant presence across a wide range of categories, including News, Sports, Fintech, and Enterprise solutions.

Our portfolio features market-leading and iconic brands such as TOI, ET, NBT, Cricbuzz, Times

Prime, Times Card, Indiatimes, Whatshot, Abound, Willow TV, Techgig and Times Mobile among many more. Each of these products is crafted to enrich your experiences and bring you closer to your interests and aspirations.

As an equal opportunity employer, Times Internet strongly promotes inclusivity and diversity. We are proud to have achieved overall gender pay parity in 2018, verified by an independent audit conducted by Aon Hewitt.

We are driven by the excitement of new possibilities and are committed to bringing innovative products, ideas, and technologies to help people make the most of every day.

Join us and take us to the next level!

About the Role

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who can drive hiring across both Technology and Non-Technology functions. This role requires a strong understanding of technical roles along with the ability to manage hiring for business functions such as Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for both Tech and Non-Tech roles
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and define hiring strategies
• Source candidates through multiple channels including job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and recruitment agencies
• Leverage niche platforms like Stack Overflow and GitHub for tech talent sourcing
• Screen and evaluate resumes based on technical skills, experience, and business role fitment
• Conduct pre-screening calls to assess candidate capabilities, communication, and cultural fit
• Build strong pipelines for both technical and non-technical roles
• Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle
• Stay updated with hiring trends in the Internet/E-commerce and Product Engineering space

Key Requirements

• 24 years of experience in Non-Tech hiring along with exposure to Tech hiring
• Strong understanding of roles, skills, and hiring processes
• Good understanding of Non-Tech roles (Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, Naukri, Monster etc.)
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and decision-making abilities

Preferred Skills

• Experience in hiring for Internet/E-commerce companies
• Strong sourcing and headhunting capabilities
• Ability to assess both technical and business candidates effectively