Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

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About Unistar Environment and Research Labs Pvt Ltd

Unistar is a dynamic and growing environmental services company dedicated to sustainable solutions in environmental monitoring, water and wastewater treatment engineering, and analytical services. With a purpose-driven culture and a commitment to excellence, we are expanding our team to meet growing business demands and future leadership requirements.

Role Overview

As a Talent Acquisition Executive, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end recruitment process at Unistar, ensuring we attract, assess, and onboard top talent across departments. You will collaborate with department heads to understand workforce needs and implement effective sourcing strategies aligned with company goals and culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Understand manpower planning needs in coordination with the HR Head and business unit leaders.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Source profiles using various platforms (Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, internal references, campus partnerships).
• Screen resumes and conduct preliminary HR interviews to evaluate fitment.

2. Candidate Engagement & Selection

• Manage the scheduling and coordination of technical and functional interviews.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with candidates throughout the process.
• Take ownership of offer negotiation, reference checks, and pre-boarding documentation.

3. Employer Branding & Talent Pipelining

• Promote Unistar’s employer brand through online presence, job fairs, campus drives, and networking events.
• Maintain relationships with educational institutions and placement consultants.
• Maintain an internal database of high-potential candidates for future openings.

4. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain recruitment dashboards, pipeline reports, and hiring status trackers.
• Analyze hiring metrics like time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and cost-per-hire.

5. Process Improvement

• Suggest enhancements to the hiring process for better candidate experience and efficiency.
• Stay updated with best practices in recruitment, including digital hiring tools and industry trends.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (MBA/PGDM in HR preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in talent acquisition or HR recruitment functions, preferably in mid-sized organizations.
• Familiarity with hiring for technical roles in engineering, lab services, or environmental sectors is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), Excel, and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• A people-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• A value-driven work environment focused on professional growth.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence organizational hiring direction.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Learning and development initiatives to grow your HR career.