Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hytech Professionals; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytech Professionals in India is seeking a highly experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment across functions. You will attract, source, and select top talent, with a focus on proactive headhunting and passive candidate engagement.

The role requires 5–10 years in TA, strong communication, stakeholder management, and expertise with ATS and various sourcing channels. IT and tech hiring experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or similar role.
• Proven track record of successful hires across various positions.
• Strong headhunting skills and engagement of passive candidates.
• End-to-end recruitment process expertise: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Experience recruiting for IT/technology roles is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with ATS and recruitment tools.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; HR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to meet hiring needs.
• Proactively headhunt and engage passive candidates for future roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand requirements and craft compelling job descriptions.
• Source candidates via portals, networks, referrals, and direct headhunting.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone screenings, and interviews aligning with qualifications and culture.
• Coordinate interviews and assessments, collect feedback, and negotiate offers.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and onboarding processes.
• Maintain relationships with agencies, job boards, and recruitment networks.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends and best practices to optimize processes.
• Utilize ATS and other tools to track pipelines and generate reports.

Skills

Headhunting

Talent acquisition

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

Candidate screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

HR certifications (TA/HR)

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Naukri / job portals

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist , you will play a crucial role in attracting, sourcing, and selecting top-tier talent for our organization. In addition, your expertise in headhunting will be essential in identifying and engaging with passive candidates in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to fulfill hiring needs across all levels and support organizational growth.
• Utilize headhunting skills to identify proactively and engage passive candidates, fostering relationships for future hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent requirements and create compelling job descriptions that attract top talent .
• Source potential candidates through multiple channels, including online job portals, professional networks, social media, referrals, and direct headhunting.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings through resume reviews, phone screenings, and interviews, ensuring alignment with job qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and conduct comprehensive interviews, including behavioral, competency-based, and technical assessments, where applicable.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including interview scheduling, feedback collection, reference checks, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, professional associations, and other networks to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry trends, recruitment best practices, and innovative techniques to improve talent acquisition continuously.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines, track recruitment metrics, generate reports, and optimize the recruitment process.
• Oversee vendor management to ensure effective collaboration with external recruitment partners and maintain a streamlined recruitment process.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role, with a proven track record of successful hires across various positions.
• Strong expertise in headhunting and engaging passive candidates.
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Prior experience in recruiting for IT and technology-related roles is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess candidate skills and cultural fit.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Proven experience in vendor management to collaborate with external recruitment partners effectively and maintain a streamlined recruitment process.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications in talent acquisition or HR are a plus.