Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Kerala / India Employment Type: Full-time Organization: Kuniya Group of Institutions

About Kuniya Group of Institutions

Kuniya Group of Institutions (KGI) is a diversified education group with operations across school education, higher education, professional colleges, coaching institutes, and skill-development programs. The Group is committed to building academically strong, value-driven institutions by attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality academic and professional talent.

As part of its institutional strengthening and expansion, KGI is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead and streamline recruitment across all verticals of the Group.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment of academic, administrative, and support roles across KGI. This role requires a deep understanding of education-sector hiring, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to build sustainable talent pipelines aligned with institutional values.

The position works closely with academic leadership, HR, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities1. End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage complete recruitment lifecycle for faculty, academic leaders, administrative, and professional staff.

• Understand manpower requirements from institutions and translate them into effective hiring plans.

• Prepare and publish job descriptions and recruitment advertisements across platforms.

2. Academic & Institutional Hiring

• Coordinate recruitment for school teachers, professors, principals, academic coordinators, and administrators.

• Ensure compliance with UGC, AICTE, CBSE, University norms, and regulatory guidelines.

• Support leadership hiring including Principals, Deans, Heads of Departments, and Directors.

3. Sourcing & Employer Branding

• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, academic networks, referrals, and institutional tie-ups.

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for recurring and future requirements.

• Work with marketing and digital teams to strengthen employer branding and recruitment visibility.

4. Screening, Interviews & Coordination

• Screen applications, shortlist candidates, and conduct initial interviews.

• Coordinate interviews with academic panels, management, and external experts.

• Ensure a professional and transparent candidate experience throughout the process.

5. Offers, Onboarding & Documentation

• Manage offer letters, negotiation support, and joining formalities.

• Coordinate onboarding, induction programs, and documentation.

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and MIS reports.

6. Recruitment Analytics & Process Improvement

• Track key recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, and hiring quality.

• Suggest improvements in recruitment processes, systems, and policies.

• Support the development of standard recruitment SOPs for the Group.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related field.

• 3–6 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.

• Prior experience in education sector hiring (schools, colleges, universities, coaching institutes) is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with statutory and regulatory hiring norms in education.

• Experience using ATS, HRMS, or recruitment tracking tools is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Stakeholder coordination and relationship management

• Understanding of academic culture and institutional hiring

• Attention to detail and process orientation

• Ethical judgment and confidentiality

• Ability to manage multiple positions simultaneously

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build recruitment systems for a growing education group

• Exposure to diverse hiring across academic and non-academic roles

• Long-term growth in HR leadership and institutional development

• Collaborative and value-driven work environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply with their resume to:hr@kiu.org.in

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person