Talent Acquisition Specialist

upGrad; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

upGrad is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own end-to-end recruitment for high-volume hiring in Study Abroad / EdTech. You will source, screen, evaluate and close positions within aggressive timelines, focusing on sales, operations and academic roles.

Join a fast-paced, growth-driven team and help build pipelines with job boards, social channels and referrals, while maintaining hiring dashboards and metrics to track progress and impact.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruitment experience (EdTech / Study Abroad mandatory).
• Sales hiring experience.
• Proven track record in bulk hiring.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve hiring targets.
• Immediate joiners will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, screening, evaluation & offer closure
• Bulk & volume hiring for sales, operations & academic roles
• Build strong candidate pipelines using job boards, social channels & referrals
• Coordinate interviews, manage stakeholder expectations & deliver within TAT
• Maintain recruitment metrics and hiring dashboards

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sales hiring

Bulk hiring

Pressure handling

Immediate joiners

Job description

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist – Study Abroad / EdTech

Role Overview

We are hiring an experienced Recruiter to manage end-to-end talent acquisition for high-volume hiring within the Study Abroad / EdTech space. The role demands strong sourcing skills, fast execution, and proven capability in closing positions within aggressive timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, screening, evaluation & offer closure
• Bulk & volume hiring for sales, operations & academic roles
• Build strong candidate pipelines using job boards, social channels & referrals
• Coordinate interviews, manage stakeholder expectations & deliver within TAT
• Maintain recruitment metrics and hiring dashboards

Requirements

• 3–5 years of recruitment experience (EdTech / Study Abroad mandatory)
• Sales hiring experience
• Proven track record in bulk hiring
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve hiring targets
• Immediate joiners will be prioritized

Why Join us

• Fast-paced growth environment
• Ownership, learning & exposure to large-scale hiring
• Opportunity to work with a leading global EdTech brand