Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description – Talent Acquisition Specialist (Teacher Recruitment)

Location: Mumbai

Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and driven Teacher Recruitment Specialist to lead and manage end- to-end recruitment efforts for a fast-growing EdTech startup. This role requires a proactive individual with a passion for identifying top talent, building strong pipelines, and supporting broader HR initiatives to enable scalable people operations.

What You’ll Do

• Be responsible for finding, screening, and hiring qualified music teachers as per our • requirement. • Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing of teachers to onboarding. • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build effective hiring • strategies. • Leverage various sourcing channels, including job portals, social media, employee referrals, • and campus hiring. • Plan and coordinate orientation and onboarding programs to ensure a smooth candidate • experience. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in both electronic and physical formats. • Analyze recruitment metrics and market trends to optimize hiring strategies and outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–5 years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within ed-tech, online learning, or music/performing arts institutions. • Strong understanding of hiring best practices, talent management, and employer branding, with experience in attracting and onboarding music educators, performers, and creative professionals. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills to effectively engage with artists, educators, and internal teams. • Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, agile environment while balancing the unique requirements of academic, artistic, and operational roles. • Passion for music, arts, and education, with an appreciation for the nuances of working with creative talent.

Good To Have

• Familiarity with musical instruments, genres, or performing arts disciplines. • Prior experience in building and scaling teaching teams for online education platforms. • Exposure to global recruitment or working with diverse talent pools across geographies. • Strong networking ability within arts and cultural communities to source unique talent. • Understanding of digital platforms, content creation, and social media branding to • strengthen employer presence.