Talent Acquisition Specialist ( Contract)

Eloelo Group; Bengaluru; Remote; INR 391,000 - 1,004,000; Part time

Job summary

Eloelo Group is seeking a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment across technical and non-technical teams on a 6–12 month contract, with potential extension. You will partner with hiring managers to manage high-volume requisitions while ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience.

You will source passive candidates with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, screen for tech fit (Python, Java, AWS, React), and own ATS processes (Keka, Freshteam).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced corporate or agency environment, with a proven track record of successfully filling both technical and non-technical roles.
• Strong understanding of modern technology stacks, engineering workflows, and the ability to talk tech credibly with candidates and hiring managers.
• Advanced knowledge of Boolean search strings, X-Ray sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, and alternative candidate discovery channels.

Responsibilities

• Pipeline management for active and future requisitions.
• End-to-end ATS management (Keka, Freshteam) with data tracking and compliance.
• Candidate experience: primary point of contact, interview coordination and feedback.
• Offer negotiation and closing candidates in competitive markets.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Tech fluency

Sourcing expert

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Data-driven

Adaptability

Interviewing

Tools

Keka

Freshteam

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist ( Contract)

2-4

Part-Time

Eloelo Group is one of India’s fastest-growing consumer technology companies, building category-defining products at the intersection of content, technology, and culture. The Group’s flagship products, Story TV in micro-drama and Master in micro-learning, have together placed two Eloelo apps in India’s Top 10, reaching over 100 million Indians who consume short-form vertical content every day.

Story TV is India's leading micro-drama platform, with 100M+ users and 5000+ original titles produced in partnership with studios like Balaji Telefilms and Applause Entertainment. Master is India's #1 micro-learning app, scaling to 5M+ users in 50 days with 1,000+ bite-sized courses across AI, finance, English, and life skills.

Contract Duration: [ 6–12 Months], with potential for extension

Reports To: [ HR Manager]

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive our end-to-end recruitment efforts across both technical and non-technical departments. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, managing the full recruitment lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of roles—ranging from software engineers and product managers to marketing, and operations professionals.

The ideal candidate is a high-volume, quality-driven recruiter who seamlessly pivots between sourcing complex technical requirements and identifying top-tier business talent, all while ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience.

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, engage, and pipeline passive technical candidates (e.g., Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Analyst, Product Managers) utilizing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Hirist, and specialized tech communities.
• Technical Screening: Conduct comprehensive initial phone screens to assess fundamental technical competencies, familiarity with required tech stacks (e.g., Python, Java, AWS, React), and overall role alignment.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product leaders to define role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and streamline the technical assessment/interview process.
• Versatile Sourcing: Execute targeted search strategies for business-critical roles across GTM ( Marketing), Operations, Finance.
• Behavioral & Competency Assessment: Evaluate candidates for soft skills, business acumen, and cultural add, utilizing behavioral interviewing techniques to ensure long-term success in the organization.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Guide non-tech business leaders through the hiring process, providing market insights, compensation benchmarking, and strategic advice on organizational design.

Full-Cycle Recruitment & Operations

• Pipeline Management: Maintain a healthy and consistent pipeline of qualified candidates for active and future requisitions.
• Process Excellence: Manage the end-to-end process in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) (e.g., Keka, Fresh team), ensuring accurate data tracking, timely feedback loops, and compliance.
• Candidate Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring responsive communication, transparent feedback, and a seamless interview coordination process.
• Offer Negotiation: Manage complex offer processes, including compensation structuring, equity (if applicable), and closing candidates in competitive markets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced corporate or agency environment, with a proven track record of successfully filling both technical and non-technical roles.
• Tech Fluency: Strong understanding of modern technology stacks, engineering workflows, and the ability to "talk tech" credibly with candidates and hiring managers.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of go-to-market and operational functions, with the ability to assess talent for diverse business needs.
• Sourcing Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Boolean search strings, X-Ray sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, and alternative candidate discovery channels.
• Data-Driven: Ability to utilize recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pass-through rates, pipeline health) to optimize the hiring process and report to leadership.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptability: Highly organized and capable of managing 15+ open requisitions simultaneously while pivoting quickly as business priorities shift.

Required Skills

Communication and Interpersonal Skills Payroll and Benefits Administration HR Policy Implementation Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Labor Law Compliance Employee Engagement Initiatives Employee Relations Management Performance Management Support Onboarding and Orientation Programs HRIS and Data Management