Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team at HyTechPro. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a crucial role in attracting, sourcing, and selecting top-tier talent for our organization. In addition, your expertise in headhunting will be essential in identifying and engaging with passive candidates in the industry. Responsibilities: Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to fulfill hiring needs across all levels and support organizational growth. Utilize headhunting skills to identify proactively and engage passive candidates, fostering relationships for future hiring needs. Partner with hiring managers to understand talent requirements and create compelling job descriptions that attract top talent. Source potential candidates through multiple channels, including online job portals, professional networks, social media, referrals, and direct headhunting. Conduct thorough candidate screenings through resume reviews, phone screenings, and interviews, ensuring alignment with job qualifications and cultural fit. Coordinate and conduct comprehensive interviews, including behavioral, competency-based, and technical assessments, where applicable. Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including interview scheduling, feedback collection, reference checks, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Establish and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, professional associations, and other networks to enhance recruitment effectiveness. Stay updated on industry trends, recruitment best practices, and innovative techniques to improve talent acquisition continuously. Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines, track recruitment metrics, generate reports, and optimize the recruitment process. Oversee vendor management to ensure effective collaboration with external recruitment partners and maintain a streamlined recruitment process. Requirements Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role, with a proven track record of successful hires across various positions. Strong expertise in headhunting and engaging passive candidates. Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation. Prior experience in recruiting for IT and technology-related roles is highly advantageous. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and engage effectively with stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess candidate skills and cultural fit. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools. Proven experience in vendor management to collaborate with external recruitment partners effectively and maintain a streamlined recruitment process. Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications in talent acquisition or HR are a plus.,