Talent Acquisition Specialist - TA 002

• Location: HITEC City, Hyderabad
• Department: Human Resources
• Role Type: Full-time & On-Site

About the Role

• We’re hiring an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who can own the full recruitment
• cycle and deliver fast, high-quality hiring across multiple functions. You’ll be the engine
• behind building strong talent pipelines, managing campuses and vendors, and partnering
• with internal teams to close positions quickly.
• This role demands someone who knows the ecosystem well - job portals, sourcing
• strategies, job mapping, hiring analytics, and strong relationship-building.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment
• Manage full-cycle hiring for entry-level, mid-level, and senior roles.
• Handle sourcing, screening, interviews, salary negotiation, and closing.
• Use strong networks and job portal expertise (Naukri, Apna, Indeed, Foundit, Hirist,

IIMJobs, Internshala, etc.) to reduce time-to-fill.

• Job Mapping & Workforce Planning
• Use job mapping techniques to identify skill gaps proactively.
• Build hiring strategies based on business needs and future growth.
• Ensure fast and efficient closures without compromising quality.
• Candidate Sourcing & Networking
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Resdex for targeted sourcing.
• Maintain relationships with passive and active candidates.
• Build long-term, reusable talent pools for recurring roles.
• College & Campus Hiring
• Build and maintain partnerships with colleges and universities.
• Lead campus recruitment drives and internships hiring.
• Create strong talent pipelines for fresher and junior roles.
• Job Portal Management
• Create, optimize, and manage job postings across all major portals.
• Improve visibility and candidate quality through correct tagging and structuring.
• Track job posting performance and refine strategies.
• Vendor & Staffing Agency Collaboration
• Work with staffing partners to ensure quick closures.
• Evaluate agency performance and maintain relationships.
• Set expectations and ensure delivery quality.
• Interview Coordination & Offer Management
• Schedule interviews across multiple panels.
• Ensure a smooth offer rollout, negotiation, and onboarding workflow.
• Maintain high offer-to-join ratios through timely follow-ups.
• Talent Pipeline Development
• Build pipelines for recurring roles, high-demand positions, and niche talent.
• Engage candidates even when roles are not immediately open.
• Maintain updated data and follow-up cycles.
• Recruitment Reporting & Analytics
• Track and present key metrics:
• Time-to-fill
• Cost-per-hire
• Quality-of-hire
• Diversity metrics
• Offer-to-join ratio
• Use Excel/ATS reports to generate insights and improve processes.
• Candidate Experience & Stakeholder Communication
• Act as a single point of contact for candidates.
• Maintain consistent communication and updates throughout the process.
• Build strong internal relationships with hiring managers and leadership.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience in fast-paced environments.
• Exposure to tech and non-tech hiring across levels.

Sourcing Expertise

• Strong experience sourcing via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and social channels.
• Solid command of Boolean search and niche profile sourcing.

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to manage candidate expectations and hiring manager alignment.

ATS & Hiring Tools

• Hands-on experience with Zoho Recruit, Naukri RMS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and similar

tools.

• Comfortable working with data and generating reports.

Process Orientation

• Ability to follow structured workflows, hiring SLAs, and documentation.

Candidate Experience Focus

• Commitment to delivering timely, clear, and respectful communication to candidates.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

• Handles hiring challenges, sourcing bottlenecks, and changing priorities with ease.

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Recruitment-related certifications are an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time-to-Fill: Meet position closure targets.
• Offer-to-Join Ratio: Maintain ≥ 80% conversion.
• Hiring Manager Satisfaction: ≥ 4/5 rating.
• Cost-per-Hire: Keep hiring costs within defined budgets.
• Referral Hiring: Aim for 15% or more hires through referrals.