Talent Acquisition Specialist (Hospital)

1. Job Purpose

To support the organization's recruitment objectives by managing end-to-end talent acquisition activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, stakeholder management, offer roll-out, and candidate onboarding support. The role is responsible for attracting quality talent and ensuring a positive candidate experience while meeting hiring timelines and business requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned positions across clinical, non-clinical, nursing, allied healthcare, and support functions.
• Understand manpower requirements and job specifications from hiring managers.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Build candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

B. Candidate Sourcing

• Source candidates through job portals, social media platforms, employee referrals, recruitment agencies, professional networks, and databases.
• Conduct proactive talent mapping for critical and recurring roles.
• Identify innovative sourcing channels to improve hiring effectiveness.
• Maintain an active candidate database.

C. Screening & Interview Coordination

• Screen resumes and assess candidate suitability based on job requirements.
• Conduct preliminary telephonic and virtual interviews.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth interview processes and timely feedback collection.

D. Stakeholder Management

• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress.
• Advise stakeholders on talent availability, market insights, and hiring challenges.
• Build strong working relationships across departments.

E. Offer Management & Joining Coordination

• Support salary benchmarking and offer preparation in line with company guidelines.
• Coordinate offer discussions and negotiations with candidates.
• Track offer acceptances and joining commitments.
• Ensure smooth pre-joining engagement and onboarding coordination.

F. Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Maintain timely communication with candidates.
• Represent the organization professionally during recruitment drives and hiring events.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.

G. Recruitment Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain recruitment trackers and hiring dashboards.
• Generate reports on open positions, closures, sourcing effectiveness, and hiring metrics.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure recruitment documentation is updated and compliant.

H. Campus & Bulk Hiring Support

• Support campus recruitment programs, walk-ins, hiring drives, and recruitment events.
• Coordinate with educational institutions and placement cells where applicable.
• Assist in large-volume hiring initiatives based on business requirements.

3. Competencies

• Accountability
• Customer Focus
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Planning & Organizing
• Result Orientation
• Attention to Detail

Functional Competencies

• Talent Acquisition
• Candidate Sourcing
• Interviewing Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Offer Negotiation
• Recruitment Analytics
• Employer Branding
• Workforce Planning Support
• HRMS / ATS Management
• Market Mapping

4. Educational Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate in any discipline

Preferred

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources
• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or Business Administration

5. Experience

• 3 to 8 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment.
• Experience handling multiple positions simultaneously and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Exposure to healthcare, hospitals, healthcare services, hospitality, retail, or service industries preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

An energetic and result-oriented hospital recruitment professional with strong sourcing, screening, and stakeholder management capabilities. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to talent acquisition, and the ability to manage multiple hiring requirements while delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience.