Talent Acquisition Specialist (Social/ Digital)

dentsu; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

dentsu is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to build a culture-driven, high-energy hiring process in a creative agency setting in Mumbai. You will own end-to-end recruitment, partner with department heads, craft compelling descriptions, and lead onboarding and HR operations to keep our talent pipeline strong.

The role emphasizes creative hiring with structured processes, strong sourcing, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure we attract and retain top talent for our dynamic teams.

Qualifications

• 46 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with HR operations exposure.
• Experience in agency or creative industry preferred.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple openings in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment cycle from brief to offer.
• Partner with department heads to identify hiring needs.
• Write compelling job descriptions reflecting creative culture.
• Source candidates via portals, LinkedIn, and networking.
• Screen calls to assess skills and culture fit.
• Coordinate interview schedules and feedback loops.
• Negotiate salary packages and onboarding.
• Support onboarding with welcome kits, orientation, and documentation.
• Maintain employee records and HR compliance.
• Collaborate with branding for career page and campaigns.
• Organize recruitment drives and campus engagements.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Sourcing

Negotiation

Onboarding

Employer branding

HR Operations

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist Creative Agency Only!

About the Role

Were looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist whos not just a recruiter, but a culture builder. Someone who can spot the right talent for a creative, high-energy environment and ensure smooth operations that makes us a great place to work. This role is a blend of end-to-end recruitment ownership and HR operational excellence.

If you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, and know how to balance creative hiring with structured processes, youll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition
• Own the full recruitment cycle from understanding the brief to closing the offer
• Partner with department heads to identify hiring needs and role requirements
• Write compelling and accurate job descriptions that reflect with our creative culture
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, networking
• Conduct initial screening calls to assess skills, culture fit, and interest level
• Coordinate interview schedules, feedback loops, and final offer rollouts
• Negotiate salary packages and ensure smooth onboarding
• HR Operations
• Support onboarding process with welcome kits, orientation, and documentation
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with company policies
• Assist in performance review coordination and documentation
• Collaborate with finance for payroll inputs and HR-related reimbursements
• Track probation periods, confirmations, and employee lifecycle events
• Employer Branding
• Build our brand presence through social media and creative hiring campaigns
• Organize recruitment drives, networking events, and campus engagements
• Collaborate with the marketing team for career page and hiring creatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 46 years in Talent Acquisition with exposure to HR Operations (agency or creative industry preferred)
• Strong understanding of creative/production/marketing industry hiring needs
• Excellent sourcing skills active and passive talent hunting
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a high-energy, deadline-driven environmentif