Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Location: Bangalore - Hybrid (Monday and Tuesday Office)

Job Type: 1 Year Direct Contract

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Proactively sources, screens, interviews, and schedules candidates from both internal and external sources ensuring that recruiting practices comply with company guidelines.
• Develops and maintains the applicant flow log within the Applicant Tracking System (UKG) positions.
• Develops and implements sourcing strategies for applicants using internet sourcing, employee referral programs, job fairs, trade fairs, associations, etc.
• Maintains a strong frequency of communication to both hiring managers and applicants on the status of the position.
• Utilizes advertisements in appropriate media and trade journals and social networking sites to attract candidates for all positions as needed.
• May participate in and attend job fairs, networking events as a means to obtain a strong pipeline of candidates and to effectively meet hiring needs and business initiatives.
• Consults with Manager and HRBP's on current and future staffing needs for key or high-level professional positions to identify job requirements, potential applicants, and interview guides proactively
• Provides ad-hoc reporting as needed
• Provides point of contact to all 3rd party vendors for contractor positions. Inputs requisitions into UKG, maintains candidate funnel, schedules interview and processes the new contractor hire to onboarding
• Supports global hiring when needed

Required skills and experience:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a talent acquisition or similar role
• Experience recruiting in a Software Environment and/or Organization
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficiency with Social Media, CV databases, and professional networks
• Advanced experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions and Naukri to proactively source candidates
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience recruiting in the USA or Europe is a plus
• Knowledge of Ultipro/UKG applicant tracking system