Talent Acquisition Specialist – Contract

Metayb; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Metayb is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment across technology and non-technology roles in Chennai. The role requires strong sourcing, stakeholder management, and handling multiple hiring requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates from recruitment consultancy backgrounds are preferred. The position is contract-based with a full-time schedule, focusing on meeting hiring targets and delivering timely feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; MBA in HR is an advantage.
• 2-3 years recruitment experience, preferably with a consultancy or staffing firm.
• Experience hiring for both technology and non-technology roles.
• Strong sourcing methods, Boolean searches, and portal familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requirement to joining.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals, and networks.
• Support tech hiring across software, QA, DevOps, cloud, data & analytics, SAP.
• Support non-tech hiring across finance, supply chain, sales, marketing, HR.
• Screen candidates for skills, compensation, notice period, role fit.
• Partner with hiring managers for requirements and feedback timelines.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and upcoming roles.
• Maintain candidate records and recruitment trackers in ATS.

Skills

Sourcing methods

Boolean searches

Candidate screening

Stakeholder management

Recruitment coordination

ATS platforms

Excel-based reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA in HR (advantage)

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract

2 to 3

Full-Time

Company: Metayb

Experience: 2-3 years

Employment Type: Contract

Function: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

Role Overview

Metayb is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment across technology and non-technology roles. The ideal candidate will bring strong sourcing skills, effective stakeholder management, and experience handling multiple hiring requirements in a fast-paced environment. Candidates from recruitment consultancy or staffing backgrounds are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring requirements and sourcing candidates to interview coordination, offer discussions, and joining follow-ups.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals, professional networks, and other relevant channels.
• Support technology hiring across software development, QA, DevOps, cloud, data and analytics, and SAP.
• Support non-technology hiring across finance, supply chain, sales, marketing, HR, and other business functions.
• Screen candidates for relevant skills, experience, compensation expectations, notice period, and role suitability.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on requirements, interview progress, and timely feedback.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and upcoming requirements.
• Engage selected candidates throughout the notice period to support successful joining.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment trackers, and updates in the applicant tracking system.
• Work towards agreed hiring targets, turnaround times, and candidate experience standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; an MBA in HR is an advantage.
• 2-3 years of recruitment experience, preferably with a recruitment consultancy or staffing firm.
• Hands-on experience hiring for both technology and non-technology roles.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methods, Boolean searches, and recruitment portals.
• Ability to assess profiles against role requirements and conduct effective initial screening.
• Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple requirements and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Working knowledge of ATS platforms and Excel-based recruitment reporting.
• Willingness to work in a contract role.

Required Skills

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