Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic and experiencedTalent Acquisition Specialistto 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.

• 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.

• 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.