Talent Acquisition Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 200000 - Rs 300000 (ie INR 2-3 LPA)

Min Experience: 1 years

Location: Pune

JobType: full-time

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring high-quality talent aligned with business needs. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and capable of handling both technical and non-technical hiring mandates.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding support.
• Source and shortlist candidates using naukri.com, job portals, databases, social media platforms, and employee referrals.
• Handle IT recruitment, including roles in software development, engineering, QA, DevOps, data, and other technical domains.
• Manage Non-IT recruitment for roles such as sales, marketing, HR, operations, finance, and support functions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements, role expectations, and timelines.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, cultural fit, and compensation expectations.
• Schedule interviews, coordinate with candidates and interviewers, and ensure timely feedback collection.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, trackers, and candidate pipelines.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pool for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a smooth and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support employer branding initiatives by representing the organization positively in all candidate interactions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• Strong experience in IT Recruitment and Non-IT Recruitment.
• Proficiency in sourcing candidates through naukri.com and other job portals.
• Good understanding of technical and non-technical job roles and hiring requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ATS, recruitment trackers, and MS Excel is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Self-motivated, result-driven, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic recruitment environment.