Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition Research & Operations

Saks In-dia

4 - 6 years

4 - 7 Lacs

kolkata mumbai new delhi hyderabad pune chennai bengaluru

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Job Type

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Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Research & Operations to support our growing TA function. This hybrid role will blend sourcing responsibilities with TA operational excellence, supporting recruitment data integrity, budgeting, reporting, and vendor management. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with both people and process orientation, capable of managing
dashboards as well as candidate pipelines.

Responsibilities:

Researcher:
Execute proactive sourcing strategies to build pipelines for niche & high-volume roles, using boolean search, social recruiting, and talent mapping techniques. Support recruiters with pre-screened profiles, candidate engagement, & interview scheduling during peak hiring phases. Contribute to diversity hiring goals through targeted sourcing efforts and inclusive recruitment practices. Collaborate with the TA leadership team to streamline workflows, implement process improvements, and maintain documentation compliance. Partner with Employer Branding & Communications to support sourcing campaigns and hiring events. Utilize ATS & recruitment tools to maintain data hygiene, track candidate journeys, and extract analytics for decision-making. Own hiring trackers & recruitment MIS with high accuracy & timely updates.

TA Operations:
Manages all India specific TA projects/initiatives and functions in partnership with Talent Acquisition Leader. Manage the end-to-end employee referral program, including communication, tracking, and coordination Drive campus connect initiatives by building strong relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 colleges. Collaborate with placement officers and academic institutions to create a sustainable talent pipeline. Represent the organization at campus events, pre-placement talks, and job fairs to strengthen employer brand presence. Manage all Social Media/Marketing/TA branding components related to TA.

Manage relationships and contracts with Vendors and processing TA vendor invoicing, Employee referral payments and Provisions with the corporate finance team.

Key Qualifications:

4 6 years of experience in talent sourcing and/or recruitment operations, preferably in a global or high-growth environment.
Strong sourcing expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, and passive candidate engagement. Excellent skills in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards) and basic knowledge of data visualization tools Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday) and exposure to HRIS platforms. Experience managing recruitment reports, budget trackers, vendor coordination, and operational SLAs. Strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholder management experience.

Your Life and Career at Saks:

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance

Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)