Talent Acquisition Specialist

This role requires a proactive recruiter who can combine strong sourcing expertise, stakeholder management, and HR operational support to ensure timely and high-quality hiring outcomes for business-critical roles.

Key Responsibilities :

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical, engineering, and support functions.

Source, screen, and shortlist candidates through job portals, social media, consultants, and employee referrals.

Conduct preliminary interviews and coordinate technical rounds with functional heads.

Ensure timely closure of open positions with a strong focus on quality of hire.

Maintain a robust candidate pipeline for recurring and critical positions.

Stakeholder & Candidate Management

Act as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, aligning recruitment strategies with business needs.

Deliver an excellent candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.

Provide regular updates to stakeholders on recruitment progress and pipeline health.

HR Operations & Support

Facilitate induction and onboarding for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into the organization.

Maintain HR databases, recruitment dashboards, and PMS records.

Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and other HR projects as required.

Reporting & Compliance

Track and report recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill and source effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with company hiring policies and relevant labor regulations.

Qualifications & Experience Required :

Education :

MBA / MSW / PGDM in HR or equivalent.

Experience :

5-12 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, or PEB industries.

Skills & Attributes Required :

Recruitment Expertise :

Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and industry hiring trends.

Stakeholder Management :

Ability to collaborate effectively with plant HR and functional leaders.

Communication :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage candidates and internal teams.

Tech Proficiency :

Skilled in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with HRMS tools.

Result Orientation :

Focused on achieving hiring timelines without compromising the quality of hire.

Organisational Skills :

Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously and prioritise effectively.