Talent Acquisition Advisor

cw; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Chennai is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to partner with hiring managers and build a strong candidate pipeline for mid to senior roles. You will source candidates via multiple channels, screen resumes, and coordinate interviews to ensure a positive candidate experience.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in talent acquisition, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR, and experience with Workday ATS, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
• Familiarity with ATS systems, preferably Workday.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews.
• Manage candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Utilize Workday ATS to track progress and generate recruitment reports.
• Stay informed about industry trends to improve recruitment processes.
• Build and maintain additional talent sources to expand the candidate pool.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Job Description Summary

The Talent Acquisition Advisor plays a crucial role in identifying & attracting top talent for Cushman & Wakefield. This position is responsible to cater to our Commercial Real Estate Businesses along with building a future pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of talent acquisition processes, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

About the Role:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Manage the candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding, ensuring a positive and professional experience for all candidates.
• Utilize applicant tracking system (Workday) to track candidate progress, maintain candidate pipelines, and generate reports on recruitment metrics.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor practices, and new recruitment technologies to continuously improve recruitment processes.
• Build and maintain other talent sources to expand the candidate pool.

About You:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4-6 of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, preferably in Real Estate or staffing agencies for mid to senior level of hiring.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and hiring candidates for various roles.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS - Workday) and other recruitment software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.