Senior Specialist -Talent Acquisition

MarketStar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Leave Policy

Covid Support

Vaccination drives

Wellbeing sessions

Flexible work options

Job summary

MarketStar is seeking a Senior Specialist - Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end recruitment for our APAC operations based in Bengaluru/Hyderabad. This role partners with hiring managers to identify talent needs, source candidates, interview, and guide offers and onboarding.

You should have 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition, a solid grasp of ATS, and proven ability to build strong pipelines across functions, campuses, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment.
• Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment.
• Experience with ATS and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles and contracts.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and timelines.
• Develop sourcing strategies across portals, social media, referrals, direct sourcing, campuses, and vendor channels.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for fit and capability.
• Coordinate scheduling, references, offers, and onboarding.
• Build relationships with institutions and external vendors.
• Deliver recruitment metrics and dashboards to leadership.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing strategies

ATS experience

Interviewing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA

Tools

ATS software

Sourcing portals

Job description

Disclaimer: MarketStar is committed to ensuring integrity and transparency in our recruitment practices. We DO NOT charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. In case you receive any unsolicited requests for payments, please report to immediately.

Role: Senior Specialist -Talent Acquisition

Experience: 2-4 years

Location: Bengaluru/Hyderabad (serving the APAC region)

Shift Timings - Needs to be flexible

About MarketStar

In everything we do, we believe in creating growth, for our clients, employees, and community. For the past 35+ years, we have been generating revenue for the most innovative tech companies globally through our outsourced B2B demand, sales, customer success, and revenue operations solutions. We are passionate about cultivating career advancements for our people and supporting them through mentorship, leadership, and career development programs. We provide service and support to our communities through the MarketStar Foundation.

Our exceptional team is the cornerstone of MarketStar's accomplishments. We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture and for being named a top employer. These achievements are a testament to our six core values, embraced by our 3,000+ employees worldwide. From our headquarters in Utah, USA, to our global offices in India, Ireland, Bulgaria, Mexico, the Philippines, and Australia, we all work together to drive innovation and success.

We are excited to have you apply to join our MarketStar team and can’t wait to discuss how we can help you find growth.

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment while delivering a strong employer brand and positive candidate experience. This role partners closely with hiring managers and business leaders to identify talent needs, source and assess candidates, and provide data-driven insights through recruitment metrics. The specialist continuously improves hiring processes, advises stakeholders on best practices, and ensures efficient, high-quality talent acquisition aligned with organizational goals.

Read on to understand more about this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities & What will you need to succeed in this role?

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for full-time, contract, campus, and apprenticeship hiring across roles and functions
• Partner with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, role expectations, and hiring timelines
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, referrals, direct sourcing, campuses, and vendor channels.
• Manage hiring for niche and critical roles across functions, ensuring timely identification, engagement, and closure of high-impact talent aligned with business priorities.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to evaluate role fit, technical capability, and cultural alignment
• Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, reference checks, offer rollouts, and onboarding support
• Plan and execute campus hiring initiatives including college partnerships, placement drives, pre-placement talks, assessments, and offer management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, staffing partners, and external hiring vendors
• Manage contract and contingent workforce hiring while ensuring compliance with hiring policies, SLAs, and timelines
• Lead apprenticeship hiring programs including candidate selection, onboarding, engagement tracking, and program coordination
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage apprenticeship program compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Represent and promote the employer brand across all candidate touchpoints to ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience
• Build and nurture talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs
• Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and hiring efficiency
• Prepare recruitment dashboards and insights for hiring managers and leadership to support data-driven decisions
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing guidance on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and market insights
• Continuously review and improve recruitment processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and candidate satisfaction
• Stay current with industry trends, recruitment technologies, and talent market dynamics to ensure competitive hiring practices

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment, with a focus on full-cycle recruitment and sourcing.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting candidates for various roles in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
• Solid knowledge of recruitment strategies, techniques, and best practices.
• Experience in utilizing recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing tools.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Constant Learning and an entrepreneurial growth mindset
• Employee-centric benefits plan including but not limited to Comprehensive Health Insurance, generous Leave Policy, Covid Support, Vaccination drives, Wellbeing sessions, real-time grievance redressal, and work flexibility.
• We are a people-first organization with policies and processes that help you bring the best version of yourself into work including fast-track growth for high-potential folks.
• An opportunity to be associated with the world’s leading brands as clients
• To be a part of an organization with more than 60% of homegrown Leaders
• Customized training programs that are catered to personal and professional development
• We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities may change over time to accommodate business needs.