Talent Acquisition Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from understanding requirements to sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and closing candidates.
• Source candidates using job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Internshala, Shine, etc.), referrals, and social recruiting.
• Use advance search techniques effectively to identify niche and passive candidates.
• Draft attractive job descriptions, posts, and sourcing strategies based on hiring priorities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand manpower requirements and hiring timelines.
• Maintain and update applicant tracking systems (ATS) and prepare weekly hiring reports.
• Screen resumes, conduct preliminary interviews, and assess candidate fit both culturally and technically.
• Work on bulk hiring, niche hiring, and leadership hiring as per business needs.
• Build and maintain a candidate pipeline for recurring and future roles.
• Stay up to date with market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent pool availability.
• Ensure smooth candidate experience and timely offer roll-outs and onboarding.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of recruitment platforms: Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Shine, etc.
• Proficient in advanced sourcing technologies and strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ATS tools and HR dashboards.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple positions simultaneously.
• Understanding of compliance and hiring policies.
• Proactive approach and ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making.
• Good understanding of getting insight about candidates deep motive and matching it with JD.
• Good understanding of identifying the extraordinary talent techniques and prioritizing such candidates.
• Good analytical skills and aptitude.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/PGDM preferred)
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition or recruitment roles.
• Exposure to hiring in e-commerce, retail, IT, or fast-paced startup environments is a plus