Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Us

Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools offers progressive K-12 education through CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge IGCSE curricula, emphasizing experiential learning. Drawing from the legacy of the CMR Group, we nurture lifelong learners equipped to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.

Role Overview :

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier executive and senior-level talent aligned with the institution's strategic goals. This role requires a strong understanding of industry dynamics, team structures, and leadership competencies, with a focus on building high-impact leadership teams that drive business performance.

The recruiter will partner closely with senior stakeholders and department heads, to define leadership role requirements, execute targeted search strategies, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership Recruitment Strategy :

Build a strong pipeline of high-caliber candidates through strategic sourcing methods, including market mapping, LinkedIn recruit, and direct sourcing

Candidate Engagement & Experience :

Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by designing a seamless recruitment process, from outreach to onboarding.

Diversity & Inclusion :

Implement strategies to ensure diverse candidate pools, championing inclusive hiring practices to foster innovation and equity.

Metrics & Reporting :

Track and analyze recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and diversity metrics, presenting actionable insights to the Leadership Team.

Key Skills & Competencies :

Strong understanding of executive search methodologies and recruitment technologies.

Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.

Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making for talent strategies.

Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Zoho Recruit, Greenhouse, Lever). Darwinbox will be a plus

Key Qualifications & Experience :

Experience : 5-8 years in talent acquisition, with 5+ years focused on leadership hiring or mid-senior level hiring in technology, Advertising, PR ,consulting, or E-Commerce / Start-ups. Experience in the education sector will be a plus.

Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related fields. Advanced certifications in executive search or HR are a plus.