Talent Acquisition Specialist

Live Connections; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader to drive hiring initiatives and manage recruitment operations. This role requires 7-10 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment across various sectors like IT and industrial. The ideal candidate will foster strong relationships with leadership, optimize recruitment processes, and promote diversity and inclusivity in practices. This full-time position based in Pune, Maharashtra offers a chance to make a significant impact on the organization’s talent strategy.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Proven track record of successful hiring in IT and industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and build robust talent pipelines.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes and optimize ATS platforms.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.

Skills

Strategic hiring initiatives

Stakeholder management

Employer branding

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Workforce planning

Recruitment analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

Taleo

Job description

Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with 7–10 years of proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment across IT, Manufacturing, Energy and Automobile industries. The role involves driving strategic hiring initiatives, managing recruitment operations, and partnering with business leaders to attract, engage and retain top talent aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and build robust talent pipelines.
• Recruitment Operations: Manage full‑cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation and onboarding) and implement and optimize ATS platforms and recruitment tools for efficiency.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and selection criteria, provide regular updates and insights on recruitment progress and market trends.
• Employer Branding: Drive employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice and represent the company at job fairs, campus drives and industry networking events.
• Compliance & DEI: Ensure adherence to labor laws, compliance standards and organizational policies, champion diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment practices.
• Mentor and guide junior recruiters, fostering a culture of collaboration and performance excellence.
• Manage vendor relationships and recruitment budgets to maximize ROI.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment practices across IT, Manufacturing, Energy and Automobile industries.
• Expertise in workforce planning, talent mapping and market intelligence.
• Proficiency in ATS tools (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Taleo) and recruitment analytics.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage high‑volume hiring and niche skill recruitment.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and DEI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Proven track record of successful hiring in IT and industrial sectors.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Services for Renewable Energy

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India