Talent Acquisition Specialist

Onward Technologies; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies in Chennai is seeking a proactive IT Recruitment professional to lead end-to-end talent acquisition. You will source through LinkedIn, job boards and referrals, screen candidates, and collaborate with managers to craft effective recruitment strategies.

The role requires 1–6 years in IT recruitment, plus an MBA/PGDM, with a proven track record in leadership hiring and strong sourcing skills. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM from a reputed institution.
• 1-6 years of IT Recruitment or related field experience.
• Proven track record in headhunting and leadership hiring.
• Strong sourcing techniques including social media channels like LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Source top IT talent through social media, job boards, referrals and networking events.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate fit.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand requirements and develop recruitment strategies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the cycle.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Headhunting

Leadership hiring

Sourcing techniques

Education

MBA/PGDM

Tools

LinkedIn

Job boards

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Source top talent through various channels such as social media, job boards, employee referrals, and networking events.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate fit for open positions.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand their requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding new hires.
• Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment cycle.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 1-6 years of experience in IT Recruitment or related field (Talent Acquisition).
• Proven track record of successful headhunting and leadership hiring experiences.
• MBA/PGDM degree from a reputed institution.
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques including social media platforms like LinkedIn.