Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Job Description

Experience : 3 to 6 Years

Job Location : Kolkata

Work Mode : Work from Office (Hybrid)

Notice Period : Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and define recruitment strategies.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidate fit.
• Manage interview scheduling, feedback collection, and candidate communication.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, dashboards, and compliance documentation.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles.
• Ensure employer branding is reflected in all recruitment activities.
• Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on hiring progress.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in hiring.
• Collaborate with HR for onboarding and smooth transition of new hires.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and talent acquisition strategies.
• Proficiency in ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and HRIS tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage urgent hiring needs.
• Analytical mindset with experience in recruitment metrics and dashboards.
• Familiarity with employer branding and candidate engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in recruitment.
• Experience hiring across technical and non-technical roles.
• Certifications in HR or recruitment (preferred but not mandatory).

Performance Metrics

• Time-to-Fulfil.
• Quality-of-hire.
• Cost-of-Hire.
• Diversity hiring ratios.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.
• Pipeline strength for critical roles.
• AI Techniques in Hiring