Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented HR Talent Acquisition professional to manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle. The role involves identifying staffing needs, sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring smooth onboarding of qualified candidates who align with the institution’s values and goals.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Partner with department heads to understand manpower requirements and develop role-specific job descriptions.
• Source candidates through job portals, social media, referrals, networking, and campus hiring.
• Coordinate and conduct telephonic, online, and face-to-face interviews along with panel members.
• Maintain and update the candidate database, recruitment trackers, and reports.
• Manage offer negotiations, reference checks, and documentation for selected candidates.
• Support in onboarding, induction programs, and orientation sessions.
• Develop and promote the organisation’s employer brand to attract high-quality talent.
• Ensure recruitment practices are aligned with compliance, diversity, and equal opportunity policies.

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• Educational Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (mandatory).
• Master’s in HR/MBA – preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment, preferably in education, sports, or service sectors.
• Skills:
• Strong sourcing and headhunting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple recruitment drives simultaneously.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.

• Collaborate with management and department heads to align recruitment with organisational goals.
• Attend career fairs, workshops, and networking events to build a candidate pipeline.
• Uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness throughout the hiring process.
• Contribute to the growth and culture-building of the institution by hiring the right talent.