Talent Acquisition Specialist- IT recruiting

Role Overview

Were seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist with deep experience in IT recruitment to spearhead full-cycle hiring for roles including Java, .NET, C, FullStack, Mainframe Technologies, Control M and other schedulers, Oracle DBA, Oracle Developer, Golang, Kafka Administrator and emerging GenAI engineers. Youll partner closely with engineering and product teams to drive sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding top-tier technical talent. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with hiring managers and tech leads to understand requirements for roles like Java, .NET, C, FullStack, and GenAI Engineer.  
• Create compelling JDs and technical-screening questions tailored per role .  
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, Naukri ,Indeed, GitHub, StackOverflow, tech communities, and niche job boards.  
• Conduct technical screenings (resume review, phone/virtual interviews, coding assessments) .  
• Coordinate with hiring teams to arrange technical interviews, system-design rounds, and PA assessments.  
• Handle offer negotiation and ensure seamless candidate onboarding.  
• Maintain and update ATS with candidate pipelines, interview feedback, and offer data .  
• Build a technical talent pipeline for critical roles, incl. passive candidates and future needs.  
• Represent the employer brand at Chennai tech job fairs, meetups, and campus events.  
• Track recruitment metrics (timetofill, source quality, conversion rates) to drive continuous improvement. 

MustHave Skills & Experience 

• 36 years of experience in IT recruitment full-cycle (corporate or agency).  
• Proven ability recruiting for technical roles. 
• Strong technical screening ability (understand codebase, stack & architecture).  
• Experience sourcing from niche tech platforms Naukri, Indeed,Linkedin (StackOverflow, GitHub), and via Boolean search .  
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment analytics.  
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.  
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple roles across technical domains.  
• Bachelors in HR, Business, Engineering or equivalent.  
• Bonus: HR/Recruitment certification (e.g., PHR, SHRMCP, LinkedIn). 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Exposure to hiring GenAI / AI/ML engineers.  
• Understanding of coding frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, React, Azure/AWS).  
• Active participation in Chennai tech meetups or campus technical recruiting. 

Why Join Us 

• Competitive Chennai-based salary plus performance incentives.  
• Career growth: Specialist Lead Manager in TA.  
• Collaborative office environment in central Chennai.  
• Professional developmentworkshops, certifications, and conferences. 

Location & Work Hours 

• Onsite role at our Chennai office.  
• Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:30PM IST (flexible based on need). 

How to Apply 

Send your resume and a brief note highlighting your IT hiring wins to satveen@flexilant.net / jovithar@flexilant.net  with the subject: “TA Specialist – IT – 36yrs – Chennai”.