Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

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Founded in 2010 on Sunflower Road in New Jersey, Sunflower Lab is a fast-growing, award-winning digital product and innovations agency with offices across North America and India. We specialize in AI/ML services, Data Analytics, RPA, and Mobile/Web App Development, developing ultimate products to suit business needs. With over 150+ talented engineers and designers globally, we help start-ups and global brands build innovative, custom technology solutions. Sunflower Lab focuses on making better technology today for an organization's tomorrow.


 

Talent Acquisition Specialist


attract, retain, and develop high-quality IT professionals


 

Key Responsibilities are as follows:

Talent Acquisition

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for IT and technical roles—from sourcing and screening to selection and onboarding. 
  • Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, employee referrals, and niche platforms. 
  • Conduct technical and behavioral interviews to assess candidate fit. 
  • Negotiate offers and ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires. 
  • Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs. 
  • Establish strong university connections for

    campus hiring and internship programs

  • Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, quality of hire). 


Talent Management & Learning & Development


  • Conduct training needs assessments in collaboration with department heads. 
  • Design, implement, and manage learning programs focused on technical upskilling, leadership, and soft skills. 
  • Support managers in building

    career development and certification plans

    for employees. 
  • Partner with leadership on

    succession planning and internal mobility initiatives

  • Track L&D effectiveness using completion rates, skill improvement metrics, and feedback surveys. 
  • Contribute to employee engagement and retention through

    growth-driven HR programs

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of IT roles, emerging technologies, and in-demand skills (AI/ML, RPA, Cloud etc.). 
  • Proven expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate engagement. 
  • Strong negotiation, closing, and stakeholder management skills. 
  • Ability to analyze recruitment and L&D data to drive decisions. 
  • Facilitation, presentation, and training delivery skills. 
  • Knowledge of HR practices, talent management frameworks, and employee engagement strategies. 
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)


Recruitment

  • Time-to-fill 
  • Offer acceptance rate 
  • Quality of hire 


L&D


  • Training completion rates 
  • Employee satisfaction with training programs 
  • Skill enhancement and certification achievement 


Talent Management & Retention


  • Reduction in early attrition 
  • Internal mobility and succession planning success 
  • Improved employee engagement scores 

 

Qualifications

 

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. 
  • A

    master's degree in HR / MBA in HR

    is preferred. 


Certifications (added advantage):


  • Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, or Recruitment certifications (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter Certification, SHRM-CP, HRCI aPHR/PHR). 
  • Certifications in Learning & Development (e.g., Instructional Design, Train-the-Trainer, or ATD programs). 
  • Exposure to

    HR Tech tools, ATS platforms, and LMS systems.

     


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