Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed Term)

Role : Specialist

Type : Fixed Term Contract (8 months)

Location : Gurgaon (Hybrid)

About us

Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 offices in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

In 2004, the firm established its presence in the Indian market by opening the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi. The BCC is now known as BCN (Bain Capability Network) with its nodes across various geographies. BCN is an integral and largest unit of (ECD) Expert Client Delivery. ECD plays a critical role as it adds value to Bain's case teams globally by supporting them with analytics and research solutioning across all industries, specific domains for corporate cases, client development, private equity diligence or Bain intellectual property. The BCN comprises of Consulting Services, Knowledge Services and Shared Services.

Who you will work with

In this Fixed Term Contract for 8 months – the Incumbent in this role is expected to support Lateral Hiring efforts for Expert Clients Delivery, Business Services and Business Function at BCN India.

The Recruiter independently drives talent acquisition efforts, partnering with the Senior Manager – Recruiting to align on priorities and strategy. This role takes ownership of identifying, engaging, and closing qualified candidates across multiple functions.

As an experienced member of the team, the Recruiter acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders, leveraging data and market knowledge to influence talent decisions and drive recruiting excellence across the organization.

About you

/ 4-7 years’ experience along with MBA in Human resources from a reputed institute

/ Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, with a focus on proactive sourcing and candidate engagement

/ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with stakeholders and candidates

/ Familiarity with various sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn, job boards, and social media platforms

/ High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive mindset.

/ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

/ Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

/ Proficiency in Excel, Power point with ability to manage MIS and reporting.

/ Data handling and data analysis skills are preferred.

What you’ll do

/ Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple business functions, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and high-quality outcomes.

/ Own the development and management of proactive candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs, leveraging multiple sourcing channels to ensure a continuous flow of high-quality talent.

/ Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their specific hiring needs and develop targeted recruiting strategies

/ Stay current on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition to continuously improve sourcing and recruiting efforts

/ Track, analyze, and report on key recruiting metrics (e.G., time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rate) to continuously improve outcomes

/ Provide market insights and data-driven recommendations to influence hiring decisions

/ Mentor junior team members and contribute to improving recruiting processes and tools

What makes us a great place to work

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 12 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ and parents ..