HR Generalist / Talent Acquisition Specialist

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About the Role

HR Generalist with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition

6+ years of experience in IT hiring

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (70%)

• Own the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates for IT and business roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements, define job descriptions, and create effective sourcing strategies.
• Build and manage a strong candidate pipeline using job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and networking.
• Ensure smooth coordination of interviews, assessments, and feedback loops.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the IT sector.
• Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance, etc.).

HR Generalist Functions (30%)

• Support onboarding and induction processes to ensure a seamless new hire experience.
• Administer HR policies, maintain compliance with labor laws, and manage employee records.
• Assist in performance management cycles, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Provide HR support in areas such as leave management, payroll coordination, and grievance handling.
• Partner with leadership on culture-building and people initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in core IT hiring

  (software engineers, developers, QA, DevOps, product roles, etc.).
• Proven track record in successfully closing mid to senior-level roles within the IT industry.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, ATS platforms, and HR systems.
• Understanding of HR policies, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and scaling environment.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth IT services/product company.
• Exposure to global hiring (US, Australia, Europe) in addition to Indian IT talent markets.
• Certification in HR/Recruitment or related areas.