Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Hyderabad team. This role requires an experienced recruiter with a proven track record in EdTech and a passion for building high-performing teams. You will drive hiring excellence and manage a recruitment team to help us scale rapidly and efficiently. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Recruitment: Own the entire hiring process from sourcing to onboarding across multiple functions. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3+ recruiters, ensuring goal alignment and consistent performance. Hiring Strategy: Devise data-driven hiring strategies to fulfill business demands effectively. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers to define role requirements and provide market insights. Sourcing Excellence: Leverage portals, social media, referrals, and other sourcing strategies to build a strong talent pipeline. Process Optimization: Regularly review and enhance recruitment practices, ensuring a positive and efficient candidate experience. Reporting & Compliance: Maintain hiring dashboards and ensure all hiring practices adhere to compliance standards. Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent. Experience: 2 to 5 years of total experience, with at least 1.5 years in a team lead role (managing 3+ team members). Industry: Prior experience in EdTech or high-growth startups preferred. Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics. Proven experience handling bulk and lateral hiring with short TATs. What We Offer Competitive Salary: based on skills and experience. Learning & Growth: Be part of an award-winning startup disrupting tech education. Work Culture: Collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-driven. Career Path: Clear and merit-based advancement opportunities. Role & responsibilities Preferred candidate profile