Talent Acquisition Specialist

Angel and Genie; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm in India is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the entire recruitment lifecycle. Responsibilities include sourcing top talent for niche roles in the game development and IT industries. Candidates should have 5-10 years of recruitment experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and familiarity with ATS and advanced sourcing techniques. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on candidate experience and efficient hiring processes.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within game development or IT/creative industries.
• Familiarity with sourcing niche skills using advanced techniques.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to onboarding.
• Actively build relationships with top talent through sourcing methods.
• Utilize ATS and AI tools to streamline recruitment workflows.

Skills

Recruitment lifecycle management

Sourcing techniques

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

AI recruitment tools

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Category: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: kochi
Salary: 12-13lpa
Years of Experience: 5-10 yrs

What you will be doing

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to onboarding for diverse roles including senior and leadership-level positions.
• Actively identify, engage and build relationships with top talent through various sourcing methods (job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, networking, referrals, etc.).
• Utilize ATS systems and AI tools to streamline recruitment workflows.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for niche roles across multiple levels and functions.
• Coordinate technical/creative assessments.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding of selected candidates.
• Maintain candidate databases and recruitment reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with timelines.
• Track and report recruitment metrics to management.

Desired Profile

• 5-10 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within the game development or IT/creative industries.
• Proven ability to hire for niche roles such as Game Developers, Artists, Designers across multiple levels.
• Strong expertise in sourcing and hiring niche skills using job portals, LinkedIn, Boolean searches, Google X-ray searches, and other advanced techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI‑powered recruitment tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and close offers effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with gaming trends and talent landscapes in India and abroad.
• Proven capability to build and maintain professional networks and long‑term candidate relationships.
• Organized, detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple mandates simultaneously.