Talent Acquisition Executive

Talent Acquisition Executive

About NxtWave

NxtWave is a fast-growing EdTech company transforming technology education in India through industry-aligned learning programs. With a focus on innovation, practical learning, and industry readiness, NxtWave is committed to developing the next generation of technology professionals.

At NxtWave, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborate with business leaders, and contribute directly to organisational growth by attracting and hiring the right talent.

Know more about NxtWave: https://www.ccbp.in

Why Join NxtWave?

Be part of a fast-growing EdTech organisation.

Work closely with hiring managers and senior leadership.

Gain exposure to diverse hiring requirements across IT and Non-IT functions.

Take ownership of end-to-end recruitment and directly contribute to business growth.

Develop your recruitment, stakeholder management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

If you are passionate about talent acquisition, building strong candidate relationships, and delivering hiring outcomes, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment

Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, from understanding requirements and sourcing to screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and candidate joining.

Handle IT and Non-IT recruitment, including leadership and individual contributor positions.

Recruit for roles across Software Development, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Product Management, Product Design, Content/Curriculum, and business functions.

Manage multiple open positions simultaneously and ensure timely closures.

Build a qualified candidate pipeline within 48 hours of receiving a hiring requirement.

Sourcing & Candidate Engagement

Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, and other relevant recruitment channels.

Screen resumes and assess candidates based on role requirements, skills, experience, compensation, and notice period.

Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Ensure candidates are well-informed about job expectations, interview stages, compensation, and joining timelines.

Stakeholder Management & Hiring Coordination

Collaborate with Hiring Managers, HODs, and senior leadership to understand hiring requirements and priorities.

Coordinate interviews and ensure timely feedback and hiring decisions.

Proactively follow up with stakeholders to prevent delays in the recruitment process.

Identify genuine hiring blockers, attempt resolution independently, and escalate critical issues with proposed solutions.

Offer Management & Closures

Manage salary discussions and negotiate offers within approved compensation bands.

Drive offers acceptance and ensures candidates join as per agreed timelines.

Engage with selected candidates during the offer and pre-joining stages to minimise dropouts.

Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.

Recruitment Reporting & Process Improvement

Maintain accurate, real-time recruitment trackers and interview pipelines using Google Sheets.

Track sourcing progress, interviews, selections, offers, and actual joinings.

Monitor recruitment performance against hiring targets and agreed time-to-fill timelines.

Identify recurring hiring challenges and recommend practical process improvements.

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Skills

End-to-End Recruitment: Minimum 2 years of hands-on recruitment experience, from sourcing to offer closure.

IT & Non-IT Hiring: Experience handling diverse recruitment requirements across IT and Non-IT functions, including multiple positions simultaneously.

Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate confidently with Hiring Managers, HODs, and senior stakeholders.

Sourcing & Screening: Strong knowledge of recruitment portals, candidate sourcing strategies, resume screening, and candidate evaluation.

Offer Negotiation: Ability to negotiate compensation within approved salary bands and drive offer closures independently.

Data & Reporting: Good working knowledge of Google Sheets, recruitment trackers, reporting, and basic formulas.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, follow-up, and relationship-management skills.

Ownership: Ability to independently manage hiring targets, resolve routine challenges, and drive candidates through to joining.

Additional Qualities

Problem-Solving: Ability to identify hiring bottlenecks and develop effective solutions.

Candidate-First Mindset: Commitment to providing a positive candidate experience at every stage.

Time Management: Ability to prioritise multiple open positions and meet recruitment deadlines.

Adaptability: Comfortable switching between IT, Non-IT, leadership, and individual contributor hiring requirements.

Preferred Experience: Background in recruitment consulting, staffing agencies, EdTech, startups, or high-growth organisations is an added advantage.

Work Details

Location: Hyderabad (Full Time)

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Working Days: 6 days a week (Monday-Saturday)

Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Apply now and be part of the NxtWave team!