Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers / stakeholders to understand open roles, job requirements, and hiring timelines.

Create or update job descriptions and specifications that clearly define roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies : posting on job boards, online portals, social media, professional networks, referrals, campus hiring, headhunting, etc.

Screen resumes / applications, assess candidates for skills, culture fit, and alignment with company values.

Coordinate interviews among candidates and hiring panels; follow up with feedback loop.

Manage full-cycle recruitment (from requisition to offer acceptance) for assigned roles.

Maintain candidate pipelines and talent pools for future needs.

Facilitate candidate experience : communication, scheduling, information, feedback.

Conduct reference checks and background verifications as required.

Negotiate and extend offers; partner with HR to ensure smooth onboarding (documentation, induction).

Track and analyze recruitment metrics : time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, quality of hire, dropout rates.

Report on recruitment progress; identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements.

Contribute to employer branding and talent attraction initiatives (job fairs, social media campaigns, content, events).

Stay up to date with best practices, labor laws, sourcing tools, and market trends.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Relevant experience in talent acquisition or recruitment—often 2-5 years, depending on seniority and complexity of roles.

Proven ability in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing both active and passive candidates.

Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or recruitment software.

Strong communication (written & verbal), interpersonal, and relationship-management skills.

Good judgment and decision-making skills, with ability to evaluate candidates for technical skills & cultural fit.

Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, especially when handling multiple roles at once.

Employer branding & sourcing skills : social media recruiting, networking, referrals, campus hiring etc.

Negotiation skills for offers.