Talent Acquisition Specialist ( Independent Contractor)

Job Summary Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle , from requirement understanding and sourcing to offer management and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand current and future hiring requirements.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, internal databases, social media, and other sourcing channels .
• Screen and evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, role requirements, and organizational fit.
• Coordinate and manage interviews, assessments, feedback, and selection processes.
• Ensure timely follow-up with candidates and hiring stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Manage offer discussions, negotiations, and offer closures while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Track and monitor recruitment metrics including open positions, pipeline, interviews, offers, closures, joining ratios, and time-to-hire .
• Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment reports with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and updated candidate and recruitment data in the ATS/HRIS .
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future business requirements.
• Drive employee referral initiatives and support recruitment campaigns, hiring drives, and campus/internship hiring programs.
• Partner with the People Culture team to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding.
• Identify recruitment challenges and recommend solutions to improve hiring efficiency and quality.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and maintain a positive employer brand throughout the hiring process.
• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes, policies, and workflows.
• Handle multiple hiring requirements simultaneously and ensure positions are closed within agreed timelines.
• Perform any other Talent Acquisition responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from a reputed university/institution.
• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment , preferably within the gaming, IT, technology, animation, or creative industry.
• Strong experience in end-to-end recruitment and stakeholder management .
• Proven experience in hiring across multiple functions and levels.
• Hands-on experience with ATS/HRIS and recruitment platforms such as Workable, LinkedIn, Naukri, etc.
• Strong sourcing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and candidate management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of recruitment metrics and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and recruitment reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience Key Competencies

• End-to-End Recruitment
• Stakeholder Management
• Candidate Engagement
• Sourcing Talent Mapping
• Offer Management Negotiation
• Recruitment Analytics
• Employer Branding
• Employee Referral Programs
• Hiring Drives Campus Recruitment
• Candidate Experience

Role Information

• Studio: Lakshya
• Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana
• Area of Work: People Culture
• Service: Support
• Employment Type: Contractual
• Working Pattern: Full Time (From Studio)

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