Job Title : Talent Acquisition Specialist / Executive
Location : Ahmedabad
Department : Human Resources
Employment Type : Full-time
Role Overview
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle. You will partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs, source exceptional candidates across technical, creative, and product domains, and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience. You will also support employer branding and long-term talent pipeline development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Stakeholder Partnering
- Collaborate with leaders and hiring managers to understand role requirements and team goals.
- Define selection criteria, competencies, and hiring success metrics.
2. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline
Source candidates through job portals, social platforms, referrals, communities, and events.Build a strong pipeline for recurring roles such as developers, designers, and product talent.Use creative sourcing strategies for niche positions.3. Recruitment Process Management
Manage the entire recruitment cycle : job postings, screening, interviews, assessments, and offer negotiations.Ensure timely communication and excellent candidate experience.Use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to track, manage, and evaluate applications.4. Employer Branding & Outreach
Drive employer branding initiatives across digital platforms.Represent the company at hiring events, campus drives, and community meetups.Strengthen relationships with external recruiting partners and educational institutions.5. Hiring Strategy & Forecasting
Participate in workforce planning with leadership to map quarterly and annual hiring needs.Identify hiring challenges and propose process improvements to reduce time-to-fill.6. Metrics & Reporting
Track recruitment KPIs such as time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and source effectiveness.Prepare regular hiring dashboards and status updates.7. Candidate Relationship Management
Maintain relationships with past applicants and passive talent pools.Act as a brand ambassador, promoting the company’s culture and values.8. Compliance & Best Practices
Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies.Stay updated on industry hiring trends, tools, and technologies.Implement efficient and scalable hiring SOPs.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.2–5 years of talent acquisition experience in IT, design, product, or technology-driven environments.Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment and hiring for technical and creative roles.Familiarity with LinkedIn, GitHub, Behance, Dribbble, and other sourcing platforms.Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.Analytical mindset with the ability to work with metrics and data.Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.