Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Talent Acquisition

Role: Individual Contributor

Reporting To: Team Leader

Location: Turbhe, Navi Mumbai

Office Address: Arihant Aura Business Park, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai

Industry: Open to Any Industry

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, result-oriented Talent Acquisition professional to join our team in Navi Mumbai. As an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager in Talent Acquisition, you will drive full-cycle recruitment across multiple functional areas. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders, deploy innovative sourcing strategies, and ensure a smooth, candidate-centric hiring process that attracts high-caliber talent to our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee end-to-end recruitment process for mid to senior-level roles across various business units.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs, draft clear job descriptions, and design tailored talent acquisition strategies.
• Strategic Sourcing: Utilize diverse sourcing channels—including LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, employee referrals, and campus recruitment—to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Candidate Screening & Coordination: Evaluate applications, conduct preliminary interviews, assess culture fit, and coordinate technical/functional evaluations with interview panels.
• ATS & Analytics: Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), track recruitment dashboards, and leverage metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, source mix, cost-per-hire) to optimize hiring efficiency.
• Offer Negotiation & Onboarding: Manage offer discussions, salary negotiations, and pre-onboarding engagement in close alignment with HR Operations.
• Employer Branding & Diversity: Contribute to digital recruitment marketing, campus engagement programs, and initiative-driven diversity and inclusion hiring practices.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure an exceptional, transparent, and engaging experience for every candidate throughout the hiring journey.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s / MBA in HR preferred).
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with recruitment portals (Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed) and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Data & Tools: Proficiency in Google Sheets and MS Excel for managing recruitment tracking and dashboard reporting.
• Core Competencies: Strong negotiation skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and effective stakeholder management.
• Attributes: Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high-quality outcomes within target timelines in a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Provident Fund (PF)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance
• Paid Leaves + Official Festival Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leaves
• Annual Diwali Bonus
• Performance-based Rewards & Recognition (R&R) program