Talent Acquisition Specialist

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Pune (Wanawadi)

Key Deliverables for the position are as follows:

A. Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement recruitment strategies aligned to organisational goals and program cycles.
• Drive end-to-end hiring for program roles (e.g., fellows, trainers, field officers), interns, and central office staff.
• Manage job postings, outreach campaigns, campus/institution partnerships, and candidate pipelines.
• Use innovative sourcing techniques, including social media, referrals, and sectoral networks.

B. Talent Partnerships & Outreach

• Build and maintain partnerships with universities, fellowships, talent incubators, and other sources of mission-aligned candidates.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, webinars, and recruitment events.
• Build and maintain a talent brand that reflects organisation’s values and culture.

C. Selection & Assessment

• Design and execute fair and inclusive selection processes (screening, assessments, interviews, reference checks)
• Coordinate with hiring managers and program teams to ensure clarity of role requirements and fit.
• Create assessment tools and role-specific evaluation rubrics.

D. Onboarding & Transition

• Oversee pre-joining documentation, onboarding planning, and smooth integration of new hires.
• Ensure warm, timely, and informative touchpoints throughout the candidate journey.
• Track early performance and feedback to improve quality of hire.

E. People Operations Support

• Maintain an updated and well-organised recruitment tracker and HR database.
• Collaborate with HR/admin to ensure offer letters, contracts, and compliance.
• Support in documenting and updating policies related to hiring and people practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s in human resources, Psychology, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, recruitment/talent acquisition, preferably with a mix of corporate and social sector exposure.
• Travel Requirement: Willingness to travel extensively across locations is essential for this role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Prior experience with campus hiring and large-volume recruitment is an advantage.
• Proficiency in recruitment platforms and tools (HRIS, ATS, Google Workspace), and outreach channels.
• Process-driven, highly organised, and able to manage multiple open roles simultaneously.
• Passion for social impact and comfort working in a growing, mission-driven, field-oriented organisation.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Work with responsibility and dedication, always putting students first.
• Act with honesty, and empathy to build trust and make an impact.
• Stay committed, disciplined to making quality education accessible for all children.
• Solve problems with a positive and practical mindset.
• Think creatively to improve the program’s success.
• Keep a positive attitude and inspire others to work with passion.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in English, Hindi, and the local language is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person