Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technical Recruitment (Contract)

Keywords Studios; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker's insurance

Paid Time Off

Other employee benefits

Job summary

A leading global talent acquisition firm is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment in Pune. This role includes partnering with operations, mentoring team members, and enhancing recruitment processes. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, expertise in sourcing strategies, and at least 3 years of applicable experience. The position is hybrid, offering workers' insurance, paid time off, and other employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of end-to-end Talent Acquisition experience.
• Experience in technical/IT roles preferred.
• Regional or global recruitment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Partner with Operations to define hiring needs.
• Manage sourcing, screening, interviews, and pre-boarding.
• Mentor team members in Talent Acquisition.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, L&D, and Operations to improve hire quality and retention.
• Maintain and update the ATS and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and train Specialists, Associates, and Interns; act as TA Team Leader substitute.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Expertise in sourcing strategies

Skilled in profile screening

Knowledge of IT/Tech talent

Proficient in Google Suite

Education

BS in HR Management or related field

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist drives end-to-end recruitment to meet hiring targets and uphold quality standards. This role enhances processes through workflow reviews and efficiency improvements, builds strong partnerships to align hiring with dynamic business needs, and supports team development by mentoring and upskilling colleagues across Talent Acquisition

Functional Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations to define hiring needs and candidate profiles.

• Manage end-to-end Talent Acquisition: sourcing, screening, interviews, assessments, stakeholder approvals, and pre-boarding.
• Represent the company at approved recruitment events.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and location-based projects.
• Prepare recruitment reports to support strategy development.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, L&D, and Operations to improve hire quality and retention.
• Maintain and update the ATS.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality recruitment deliverables.
• Recommend process improvements aligned with business needs.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and train Specialists, Associates, and Interns.
• Act as point of contact in TA Team Leader’s absence.

Technical Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Expertise in sourcing strategies, recruitment principles, and best practices.
• Skilled in profile screening and behavioral interviews.
• Familiarity with IT/Tech talent and gaming operations.
• Proficient in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs).

Behavioral Competencies

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Self-motivated with strong task ownership.
• Builds effective relationships through interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and influence in recruitment outcomes.
• Skilled in negotiation and persuasion for candidate engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• BS in HR Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of end-to-end Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in technical/IT roles.
• Regional or global recruitment experience is a plus.

• Hybrid setup
• Worker's insurance
• Paid Time Offs
• Other employee benefits to be discussed by our Talent Acquisition team in Pune.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Helpshift

Location: Asia Pacific, India, Pune

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid