Talent Acquisition Recruiter

GIA (Gemological Institute of America); Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiter for our Global Capability Center in Mumbai. This night-shift role (10:30pm–7:30am IST) is based in Airoli, Navi Mumbai and focuses on end-to-end recruitment—from sourcing to onboarding—while maintaining regulatory compliance and a high-quality candidate experience.

You will partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers, post openings, define selection criteria, conduct screenings, coordinate interviews,

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Ability to build sourcing plans and assess candidate fit.
• Strong collaboration with HR partners and hiring managers.
• Experience with pre-employment screening and background checks.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders and HR partners to understand hiring needs.
• Post openings and develop sourcing plans and strategies.
• Screen and shortlist candidates; present recommendations.
• Schedule interviews and prepare questions and materials.
• Maintain accurate records in Workday ATS and manage documents.
• Develop, extend, and negotiate offers; generate letters.
• Coordinate onboarding and provisioning of equipment.
• Communicate with candidates and stakeholders professionally.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Handle multiple positions simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Screening candidates

Interview coordination

Offer and onboarding

Stakeholder communication

ATS proficiency

Compliance knowledge

End-to-end recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

This is a night shift role (10:30pm to 7:30am IST) based in Airoli, Navi Mumbai.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join our Global Capability Center in Mumbai. This role supports end-to-end recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, pre-employment, and onboarding, to ensure timely and high-quality hiring outcomes. The Talent Acquisition Recruiter partners closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to identify, evaluate, and select candidates. The role also maintains accurate documentation and compliance with employment laws, coordinates background checks, prepares offers, and ensures a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

• Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to understand and support hiring needs
• Post job openings on internal and external platforms and execute sourcing strategies
• Develop sourcing plans and conduct targeted sourcing activities
• Define technical and behavioral selection criteria in partnership with HR Business Partners and hiring managers
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and assess candidate profiles
• Shortlist qualified candidates and present recommendations to interviewing managers
• Schedule interviews and oversee preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials
• Ensure integrity of the Applicant Tracking System (Workday) through accurate maintenance of applicant documents, job descriptions, offer letters, forms, job requisitions, and applicant dispositions
• Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners to develop, extend, and negotiate employment offers
• Generate and distribute offer letters, including required links and forms
• Maintain strong candidate communication throughout the hiring process, including acceptance and rejection notifications
• Initiate and review background checks and pre-employment screening activities
• Coordinate onboarding documentation, equipment provisioning, and communications with appropriate internal teams
• Clearly and professionally communicates information, adapting messaging and style to suit diverse audiences, including candidates, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders
• Builds positive, respectful relationships with candidates and business partners and collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes
• Conducts structured interviews and candidate screenings to accurately assess qualifications, fit, and potential
• Effectively partners with hiring managers and business leaders, demonstrating strong follow-through and accountability
• Delivers a high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers through responsiveness, professionalism, and care
• Successfully manages multiple positions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations
• Consistently follows established processes and ensures adherence to legal, regulatory, and organizational compliance standards

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.