Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Schbang

Schbang is a company dedicated to creative and technology transformation, partnering with leading brands to address business challenges by integrating marketing, technology, content, media, design, and data. Believing that exceptional companies are created by outstanding individuals, Schbang seeks passionate talent acquisition professionals.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be an integral member of the HR team, responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment across various functions including Media, Creative, Technology, SEO, Performance Marketing, and Digital Marketing. This position requires close collaboration with hiring managers and business leaders to develop high-performing teams while ensuring a superior candidate experience. The role suits candidates who excel in dynamic environments, possess excellent stakeholder management skills, and have a passion for recruiting across diverse business areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full recruitment cycle from understanding requirements to finalizing offers and onboarding.
• Recruit for positions spanning Media Buying, Performance Marketing, SEO, Creative, Design, Technology, Product, Data, and other digital sectors.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to clarify hiring needs, role specifications, and business priorities.
• Identify and source candidates through various channels such as professional networks, referrals, job portals, and social media.
• Develop and sustain a strong talent pipeline to meet current and future hiring demands.
• Conduct initial recruiter screening interviews and coordinate subsequent technical and business interviews.
• Maintain timely communication to ensure an excellent experience for candidates during the recruitment process.
• Lead compensation negotiations and manage offer discussions effectively.
• Accurately record recruitment data and maintain reports using the applicant tracking system.
• Monitor key hiring metrics including time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, sourcing effectiveness, and pipeline health.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership teams to fulfill hiring goals within stipulated timelines.
• Participate in employer branding efforts and activities aimed at talent engagement.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within digital agencies, advertising, technology firms, or startups.
• Demonstrated expertise in hiring across Media, Performance Marketing, SEO, Creative, Technology, Product, and Digital Marketing roles.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing methodologies and candidate mapping techniques.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, relevant job portals, and ATS platforms, especially Zoho Recruit.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Capability to handle multiple recruitment requests simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• A data-centric approach to recruitment including tracking and analyzing hiring performance metrics.

Preferred Attributes

• Previous recruitment experience within advertising agencies or digital-first companies.
• Familiarity with recruitment analytics and applicant tracking system workflows.
• Experience in executing employer branding campaigns and engaging talent initiatives.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with a strong sense of ownership.

Candidate Profile

• Strong accountability and ownership for recruitment responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adept at building meaningful relationships with both candidates and hiring managers.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to recruitment challenges.
• Great attention to detail coupled with strong organizational skills.
• Passion for assembling exceptional teams and delivering outstanding hiring outcomes.

Why Work with Schbang?

• Join one of India's pioneering integrated marketing and technology companies.
• Recruit top talent across exciting Media, Creative, and Technology fields.
• Work hand-in-hand with business leaders and hiring managers.
• Influence hiring strategies and construct impactful teams.
• Experience a dynamic, collaborative environment fostering growth and learning.