Talent Acquisition Specialist - TA 002

Digitalnest; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Nest Learning & Development Pvt Ltd in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full recruitment cycle across functions. You will build strong pipelines, manage campuses and vendors, and partner with internal teams to close roles quickly.

The role requires hands-on sourcing, interviewing, and offer management with a focus on fast, high-quality hires for tech and non-tech positions. You’ll shape hiring analytics and campus strategies to support growth.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience in fast-paced environments.
• Exposure to tech and non-tech hiring across levels.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle hiring for entry to senior roles with quick closures.
• Develop sourcing strategies, campus partnerships, and candidate pipelines.
• Coordinate interviews, salary negotiations, and offers efficiently.
• Utilize job portals and networks to improve time-to-fill and quality.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and campus partners to forecast needs.
• Track recruiting metrics and generate regular analytics reports.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing & networking

Stakeholder management

Campus hiring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/BA

Tools

Zoho Recruit

Naukri RMS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Digital Nest Learning & Development Pvt Ltd | Full time

We’re hiring an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who can own the full recruitment

cycle and deliver fast, high-quality hiring across multiple functions. You’ll be the engine

behind building strong talent pipelines, managing campuses and vendors, and partnering

with internal teams to close positions quickly.

This role demands someone who knows the ecosystem well - job portals, sourcing

strategies, job mapping, hiring analytics, and strong relationship-building.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle hiring for entry-level, mid-level, and senior roles.
• Handle sourcing, screening, interviews, salary negotiation, and closing.
• Use strong networks and job portal expertise (Naukri, Apna, Indeed, Foundit, Hirist, IIMJobs, Internshala, etc.) to reduce time-to-fill.

2. Job Mapping & Workforce Planning

• Use job mapping techniques to identify skill gaps proactively.
• Build hiring strategies based on business needs and future growth.
• Ensure fast and efficient closures without compromising quality.

3. Candidate Sourcing & Networking

• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Resdex for targeted sourcing.
• Maintain relationships with passive and active candidates.
• Build long-term, reusable talent pools for recurring roles.

4. College & Campus Hiring

• Build and maintain partnerships with colleges and universities.
• Lead campus recruitment drives and internships hiring.
• Create strong talent pipelines for fresher and junior roles.

5. Job Portal Management

• Create, optimize, and manage job postings across all major portals.
• Improve visibility and candidate quality through correct tagging and structuring.
• Track job posting performance and refine strategies.
• Work with staffing partners to ensure quick closures.
• Evaluate agency performance and maintain relationships.
• Set expectations and ensure delivery quality.

7. Interview Coordination & Offer Management

• Ensure a smooth offer rollout, negotiation, and onboarding workflow.
• Maintain high offer-to-join ratios through timely follow-ups.
• Build pipelines for recurring roles, high-demand positions, and niche talent.
• Engage candidates even when roles are not immediately open.
• Maintain updated data and follow-up cycles.

9. Recruitment Reporting & Analytics

• Track and present key metrics:
• Diversity metrics
• Use Excel/ATS reports to generate insights and improve processes.

10. Candidate Experience & Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a single point of contact for candidates.
• Maintain consistent communication and updates throughout the process.
• Build strong internal relationships with hiring managers and leadership.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience in fast-paced environments.
• Exposure to tech and non-tech hiring across levels.

Sourcing Expertise

• Strong experience sourcing via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and social channels.
• Solid command of Boolean search and niche profile sourcing.

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to manage candidate expectations and hiring manager alignment.

ATS & Hiring Tools

• Hands-on experience with Zoho Recruit, Naukri RMS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and similar
• tools.
• Comfortable working with data and generating reports.

Process Orientation

• Ability to follow structured workflows, hiring SLAs, and documentation.

Candidate Experience Focus

• Commitment to delivering timely, clear, and respectful communication to candidates.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

• Handles hiring challenges, sourcing bottlenecks, and changing priorities with ease.

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Recruitment-related certifications are an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost-per-Hire: Keep hiring costs within defined budgets.
• Referral Hiring: Aim for 15% or more hires through referrals.