Talent Acquisition Specialist - Immediate Joiner - Contractual

Lenskart; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenskart in Gurugram is seeking a proactive Recruiter to lead workforce planning, attract top talent, and manage end-to-end recruitment processes. You will partner with hiring managers to define needs, source candidates, and assess fit across IT and non-IT roles.

You will coordinate interview rounds, negotiate offers, and oversee onboarding to ensure a positive candidate experience. The role demands strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in HR, business, or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create clear job descriptions.
• Coordinate interviews and manage scheduling with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for IT, non-IT, and leadership roles.
• Drive employer branding activities to attract candidates.
• Oversee offers and negotiations and ensure documentation compliance.
• Support onboarding and ensure smooth new-hire processes.

Skills

Sourcing & networking

Recruitment tools & ATS

Communication & interpersonal skills

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Multi-position management capability

Organization & time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Certification in Talent Acquisition

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Workforce Planning & Requisition Management

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs.
• Develop clear job descriptions and hiring strategies.
• Manage and track open requisitions.

2. Sourcing & Talent Attraction

• Source candidates through job portals (e.g., Naukri, Indeed, LinkedIn).
• Leverage social media platforms and professional networks.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Conduct employer branding activities.

3. Screening & Evaluation

• Review resumes and shortlist suitable candidates.
• Conduct initial telephonic/video screening interviews.
• Coordinate technical and managerial interview rounds.
• Assess candidate fit based on skills, culture, and role requirements.

4. Stakeholder & Candidate Management

• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on hiring progress.
• Ensure positive candidate experience throughout the process.

5. Offer Management & Negotiation

• Manage salary discussions and offer negotiations.
• Roll out offer letters and ensure documentation compliance.
• Handle pre-joining engagement and follow-ups.

6. Onboarding Support

• Coordinate with HR Operations for seamless onboarding.
• Ensure documentation and background verification are completed.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong sourcing and networking skills
• Knowledge of recruitment tools & ATS systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to handle multiple positions simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills

KPIs / Performance Metrics

• Time-to-fill
• Cost-per-hire
• Offer-to-join ratio
• Candidate satisfaction score
• Hiring manager satisfaction

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Certification in Talent Acquisition (preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience hiring across IT / Non-IT / Leadership roles (customize as needed)