Talent Acqusition

airtel; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

airtel is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner in Kolkata to lead recruitment for sales roles, drive diversity hiring, and ensure timely hires. You will partner with business leaders, manage campus hiring programs, and optimize processes to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality hires.

You will also coordinate with universities and hiring managers to build strong employer branding and scalable recruitment campaigns.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a strong focus on Sales hiring.
• Proven expertise in diversity hiring strategies.
• Experience in campus hiring initiatives and university relations.
• Ability to meet hiring TATs in fast-paced environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in recruitment tools and data-driven hiring.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to source and hire sales talent across levels.
• Drive diversity-focused hiring initiatives and partnerships with diverse job boards.
• Optimize processes to meet hiring deadlines without compromising quality.
• Design and execute campus recruitment programs and university relations.

Skills

Sales hiring

Diversity hiring

Campus hiring

Stakeholder management

ATS / data-driven hiring

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Kolkata, India

Experience: 2+ years in Talent Acquisition

Industry: Open (Preference for candidates with Sales hiring experience)

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to drive recruitment strategies, ensure timely hiring, and enhance workforce diversity. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in hiring for Sales functions, diversity hiring, managing hiring within TAT, and leading campus hiring initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales Hiring

• Partner with business leaders to understand hiring needs for the Sales function and develop sourcing strategies.
• Identify and attract top sales talent across levels through various sourcing channels.
• Ensure the selection of high-performing sales professionals aligned with business goals.

2. Diversity Hiring

• Drive diversity-focused hiring initiatives to ensure an inclusive workforce.
• Develop partnerships with diversity-focused job boards, networking groups, and recruitment events.
• Implement best practices to improve the representation of underrepresented groups.

3. Hiring within TAT (Turnaround Time)

• Optimize recruitment processes to meet hiring deadlines without compromising quality.
• Track and report recruitment metrics, ensuring adherence to predefined TATs.
• Work closely with stakeholders to expedite approvals and minimize hiring bottlenecks.

4. Campus Hiring

• Design and execute campus recruitment programs to attract fresh talent.
• Build relationships with universities and business schools to enhance employer branding.
• Manage campus hiring events, internships, and graduate trainee programs.

Key Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a strong focus on Sales hiring.
• Proven expertise in diversity hiring strategies.
• Experience in campus hiring initiatives and university relations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet hiring TATs.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and data-driven hiring approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• Experience in high-volume hiring environments.
• Prior experience in a B2B or B2C sales-driven organization.