Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Kochi, Ernakulam or Thuvvur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Reports To: Corporate HR Head, Trus Holding Group
About Trus Holding Group
Trus Holding Group is a diversified business conglomerate operating across the GCC region, with a strong presence in trading, distribution, and allied services. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, the Group is committed to building a high-performance workforce that drives business excellence across geographies.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to be based at our Ernakulam or Thuvvur (Malappuram) office. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in coordinating and executing recruitment activities across Trus Holding Group companies. This role demands end-to-end recruitment ownership, from requisition management to onboarding coordination, with a strong emphasis on active sourcing for skilled positions in the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Strategy & Execution
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for white-collar, blue-collar, and skilled positions across the GCC.
- Partner with business leaders and HR teams to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring plans.
- Actively source candidates through multiple channels: job portals, LinkedIn, social media, databases, headhunting, and networking.
- Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
Sourcing & Screening
- Proactively identify and approach potential candidates for mid-to-senior-level roles, technical roles, and niche positions in the Middle East.
- Screen resumes, conduct preliminary interviews, and assess candidate suitability based on role requirements.
- Maintain and update recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and pipelines.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate recruitment processes across all Trus Holding Group companies, ensuring smooth communication and timely closures.
- Liaise with hiring managers for interview scheduling, candidate feedback, and offer management.
- Collaborate with external recruitment agencies, consultants, and sourcing partners as needed.
- Ensure consistent communication with candidates, delivering a professional candidate experience.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure recruitment processes adhere to company policies, legal guidelines, and best practices.
- Prepare weekly/monthly recruitment dashboards and reports for leadership review.
- Maintain organized recruitment files and documentation in HRMS/HR Hub platforms.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of recruitment experience (in-house or consultancy).
- Strong track record of sourcing and placing candidates in the GCC/Middle East market.
- Exposure to both white-collar and blue-collar/skilled manpower recruitment preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment tools/ATS systems.
- Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Gulf-based job portals (e.g., Naukri Gulf, Bayt, Indeed, Monster Gulf).
Key Competencies
- Excellent sourcing, networking, and headhunting skills.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions under tight deadlines.
- Proactive, target-oriented, and detail-focused.
- Strong communication skills (English mandatory; Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic preferred).
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing business group with international exposure.
- Career growth opportunities across multiple sectors and geographies.
- A collaborative, supportive, and performance-driven work environment.
