Talent Acquisition Specialist - US operations

Cap Talent HR; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cap Talent HR is seeking a Senior Talent Management Specialist/Lead to handle US-focused talent programs, drive end-to-end talent cycles, and govern Workday configurations from our Chennai office. This role requires night shifts and coordination with US time zones, with guidance to maintain data integrity in talent records.

The candidate will mentor junior specialists, oversee BGV workflows, and continuously improve Talent Operations processes, including performance, succession planning, and

Qualifications

• 36 years of experience in Talent Management Operations or related HRSS roles with US focus.
• Advanced functional expertise in Workday Talent, Performance, and Succession Planning.
• Experience with ATS, sourcing tools, and screening platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business; Master’s preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of US employment laws, compliance, and governance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Talent cycles and ensure data integrity in HRIS.
• Oversee performance management, succession planning, and governance.
• Mentor junior specialists and handle escalations.
• Support recruitment processes and background verification workflows.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD/Psychology/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday Talent

Workday Performance

Workday Succession Planning

ATS systems

Sourcing tools

Screening platforms

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Senior Associate / Lead HRSS (Talent Management Specialist)

• Designation: Senior Associate HRSS / Lead HRSS
  Functional Title: Senior Talent Management Specialist / Lead
  Levels Covered: L2 (Senior Associate) & L3 (Lead)
  Delivery Location: Chennai, India (Work From Office)
  Region Supported: United States (US)

Notice Period : Immediate/ 15days

• Job Description
• We are seeking an experienced Senior Talent Management Specialist / Lead to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for US Talent programs, supporting end-to-end execution of Talent cycles, Workday configuration, and operational governance. This role ensures seamless execution of performance management, succession planning, talent data integrity, and recruitment support processes.
• The Lead will additionally oversee candidate screening and background verification (BGV) workflows, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and professional handling of sensitive information. This role also requires mentoring junior specialists, managing escalations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across Talent Operations.

This position supports US time zones, requires night shift work with rotational weekly offs, and is based in our Chennai office

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualifications:

• 36 years of experience in Talent Management Operations, HR Analytics, HRIS support, or related HRSS functions with a US geography focus.
• Advanced functional expertise in Workday Talent, Performance, and Succession Planning, with strong command of Workday HCM.
• Experience with ATS systems, sourcing tools, and screening platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of US employment laws, compliance requirements, and talent governance practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environme

Regards,

HR Manager