Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist for a reputable client. This position requires hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment specifically within Non-IT sectors. The candidate must excel at sourcing, headhunting, cold calling, managing stakeholder relationships, and engaging candidates. The focus is on timely and quality hiring along with creating a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire recruitment process from manpower requisition to onboarding.
• Analyze hiring needs and formulate recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn, job portals, social media, referrals, and internal databases to find suitable candidates.
• Proactively conduct cold calls, headhunting, and market mapping to connect with active and passive job seekers.
• Review resumes, perform HR interviews, and assess candidates for job fit and organizational culture alignment.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring prompt feedback and concluding selections on time.
• Handle compensation negotiations, issue offers, and engage candidates before joining.
• Develop and maintain a robust talent pool for current and future recruitment needs.
• Simultaneously manage multiple open roles while meeting deadlines for hiring closures.
• Maintain recruitment records including MIS reports, candidate trackers, and hiring statistics.
• Guarantee a smooth and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, salary standards, and cutting-edge recruitment techniques.

Candidate Profile

• Graduate degree from an accredited institution; an MBA or PGDM in Human Resources is preferable.
• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, emphasizing Non-IT recruitment.
• Proficiency in sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and similar platforms.
• Experience with cold calling, headhunting, and passive candidate engagement.
• Experience hiring for diverse sectors such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Procurement is advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of managing many positions concurrently and closing recruitment within set timelines.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Additional Information

This role offers benefits including provident fund coverage.