Talent Acquisition Specialist

About AlignBooks

At AlignBooks, we’re redefining how modern businesses manage their operations. As a leading cloud-based ERP and accounting platform, we serve startups, MSMEs, and enterprises across India and beyond. Join us as we scale new heights, with cutting-edge products, a vibrant culture, and a strong belief in hiring the right people to fuel our mission. Visit www.alignbooks.com to explore more!

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with 2–3 years of experience in hiring across IT, Marketing, Sales, Support, and ERP Implementation roles. This role goes beyond just hiring – during lean recruitment cycles, you will actively contribute to HR generalist functions to enhance the employee experience at AlignBooks.

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, create detailed job descriptions, and define success criteria.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: from sourcing and screening to offer rollout and onboarding.
• Source candidates using advanced Boolean search techniques, recruitment tools, and social platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, and niche job boards.
• Build and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for future business needs across IT, Sales, Marketing, and Support functions.
• Conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidates for role fit, cultural alignment, and long-term potential.
• Coordinate technical assignments, panel rounds, and final negotiations with selected candidates.
• Track and optimize time-to-hire and cost-per-hire metrics; provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Strengthen employer branding by contributing to social media hiring posts, career pages, and recruitment campaigns.
• Drive internal referral programs and explore new channels for talent discovery.
• Own the candidate experience end–to–end, timely updates, feedback, and a seamless hiring journey.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic workforce planning and talent forecasting for upcoming projects.
• Maintain all hiring-related documentation, including JD bank, interview scorecards, and candidate feedback records.
• Conduct regular competitor hiring benchmarking to stay updated on compensation trends and sourcing strategies.
• Support contract staffing, internship programs, and campus hiring drives when needed.

HR Generalist Responsibilities (during non-recruitment phases)

• Assist in the onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Support performance appraisal processes, feedback loops, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate HR documentation, policy implementation, and compliance.
• Address employee queries and support internal communications.
• Collaborate with the HR team for celebrations, training sessions, and welfare initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA/PGDM preferred).
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, preferably in SaaS or tech-driven companies.
• Strong understanding of job requirements across tech, sales, and marketing domains.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in using ATS, Excel/Google Sheets, and recruitment platforms.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple roles efficiently.

Why Join AlignBooks?

• High-impact role with direct exposure to leadership
• Fast-track career growth in a scaling SaaS environment
• Ownership & autonomy to drive hiring strategies
• Vibrant work culture with regular team events
• Learning opportunities through hands-on projects & mentorship
• Flexible mindset that values work-life balance

Send your CV to hr@alignbooks.com

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