Talent Acquisition Specialist (5+ years)
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About the Role
Talent Acquisition Specialist
This role demands someone who knows the ecosystem well - job portals, sourcing strategies, job mapping, hiring analytics, and strong relationship-building.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Recruitment
- Manage full-cycle hiring for entry-level, mid-level, and senior roles.
- Handle sourcing, screening, interviews, salary negotiation, and closing.
- Use strong networks and job portal expertise (Naukri, Apna, Indeed, Foundit, Hirist, IIMJobs, Internshala, etc.) to reduce time-to-fill.
2. Job Mapping & Workforce Planning
- Use job mapping techniques to identify skill gaps proactively.
- Build hiring strategies based on business needs and future growth.
- Ensure fast and efficient closures without compromising quality.
3. Candidate Sourcing & Networking
- Use LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Resdex for targeted sourcing.
- Maintain relationships with passive and active candidates.
- Build long-term, reusable talent pools for recurring roles.
4. College & Campus Hiring
- Build and maintain partnerships with colleges and universities.
- Lead campus recruitment drives and internships hiring.
- Create strong talent pipelines for fresher and junior roles.
5. Job Portal Management
- Create, optimize, and manage job postings across all major portals.
- Improve visibility and candidate quality through correct tagging and structuring.
- Track job posting performance and refine strategies.
6. Vendor & Staffing Agency Collaboration
- Work with staffing partners to ensure quick closures.
- Evaluate agency performance and maintain relationships.
- Set expectations and ensure delivery quality.
7. Interview Coordination & Offer Management
- Schedule interviews across multiple panels.
- Ensure a smooth offer rollout, negotiation, and onboarding workflow.
- Maintain high offer-to-join ratios through timely follow-ups.
8. Talent Pipeline Development
- Build pipelines for recurring roles, high-demand positions, and niche talent.
- Engage candidates even when roles are not immediately open.
- Maintain updated data and follow-up cycles.
9. Recruitment Reporting & Analytics
- Track and present key metrics:
- Time-to-fill
- Cost-per-hire
- Quality-of-hire
- Diversity metrics
- Offer-to-join ratio
- Use Excel/ATS reports to generate insights and improve processes.
10. Candidate Experience & Stakeholder Communication
- Act as a single point of contact for candidates.
- Maintain consistent communication and updates throughout the process.
- Build strong internal relationships with hiring managers and leadership.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience
- 46 years of full-cycle recruitment experience in fast-paced environments.
- Exposure to tech and non-tech hiring across levels.
Sourcing Expertise
- Strong experience sourcing via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and social channels.
- Solid command of Boolean search and niche profile sourcing.
Communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder communication.
- Ability to manage candidate expectations and hiring manager alignment.
ATS & Hiring Tools
- Hands-on experience with Zoho Recruit, Naukri RMS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and similar tools.
- Comfortable working with data and generating reports.
Process Orientation
- Ability to follow structured workflows, hiring SLAs, and documentation.
Candidate Experience Focus
- Commitment to delivering timely, clear, and respectful communication to candidates.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability
- Handles hiring challenges, sourcing bottlenecks, and changing priorities with ease.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Recruitment-related certifications are an added advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Time-to-Fill:
Meet position closure targets.Offer-to-Join Ratio:
Maintain ? 80% conversion.Hiring Manager Satisfaction:
? 4/5 rating.Cost-per-Hire:
Keep hiring costs within defined budgets.Referral Hiring:
Aim for 15% or more hires through referrals.
Why Join Digital Nest
- High-growth, collaborative work culture
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives
- Health insurance and wellness support
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Strong learning and development opportunities
- Attractive referral bonuses
- Opportunity to build and scale recruitment for a fast-growing brand
