Talent Acquisition Executive for a Bangalore based E-commerce platform

• Ability to effectively partner with senior business leaders
• Understanding and awareness of latest talent acquisition trends and growth hacks that are relevant to multiple functions suitable for immediate hiring needs.
• Technology first and enterprise company background and understanding.
• Collaborative attitude and proactive approach in driving stakeholder team/s.
• Hands-on experience of owning up and driving immediate hiring needs of the company.
• Demonstrating ownership & accountability, long term thinking, planning & prioritizing.
• Strong negotiation skills and career guidance to the incoming talent
• Strong communication skills - Business communication , verbal and written.

• Build a Talent acquisition philosophy in order to solve for recruitment strategically and for rapid implementations in achieving recruitment needs across the organisation and global locations.
• Provide professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent acquisition process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of a right talent benchmark and establish right models to create active and proactive talent pipeline for the companies quarterly hiring goals .
• Source and engage with leadership and senior level talent for the open roles of the company
• Set up proactive talent acquisition and candidate experience management processes.
• Collaborate with leaders to get the right visibility in the talent forums in India and outside.
• Collect, analyze and maintain data gathered to inform targeted talent pool across all levels and functions
• Partner across all functions & businesses across to build various recruitment practices for diverse teams within .
• Be a go-to leader and SME’ for the leadership team for all recruitment related aspects.
• Proactively manage “Time - Quality - Cost” metric for TA to set right TA practices for the company
• Handle end to end recruitment across all functions
• Establish scalable recruitment systems, processes and tools for the company
• Build and execute the talent branding activities with short term and long term goals in mind.
• Work with senior leadership for hiring planning and spearhead the execution

• Having managed recruitment of a rapid growing tech organizations
• Managed small size global recruitment teams earlier (at least for 2-3 yrs of leading team)
• 10-12 yrs of relevant talent acquisition experience
• Having worked in tech and business recruitment in needs
• Having experience in spearheading recruitment function in a product company from 30-150 people

Job Description: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Non-IT)

Position Overview: The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Non-IT) plays a crucial role in sourcing, attracting, and selecting qualified candidates for various non-information technology (IT) positions within the organization. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers, understanding their staffing needs, and executing recruitment strategies to ensure the acquisition of top-tier talent across different departments and functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment Strategy Development:

  - Work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand their staffing needs, job requirements, and team dynamics.

  - Develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for various non-IT roles, considering different sourcing channels and candidate pools.

2. Sourcing and Candidate Identification:

  - Utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, and direct sourcing to identify potential candidates.

  - Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor practices.

3. Candidate Screening and Assessment:

  - Review resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet the job requirements and organizational culture fit.

  - Conduct initial phone screenings and interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, motivations, and alignment with company values.

4. Interview Coordination:

  - Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams.

  - Provide guidance and support to hiring managers in conducting effective interviews, including developing interview questions and evaluation criteria.

5. Candidate Relationship Management:

  - Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, keeping them informed about their application status.

  - Provide a positive candidate experience by addressing questions, concerns, and feedback promptly.

6. Employer Branding:

  - Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner, both online and offline.

  - Participate in employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice.

7. Offer Management and Negotiation:

  - Extend job offers to selected candidates and negotiate compensation packages within established guidelines.

  - Collaborate with HR and legal teams to ensure the accuracy and compliance of employment offers and related documentation.

8. Data and Reporting:

  - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and recruitment activities in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

  - Generate recruitment metrics and reports to analyze the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and identify areas for improvement.

9. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:

  - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, hiring managers, and senior leadership, to align recruitment efforts with overall business goals.

  - Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging recruitment trends to continuously improve the talent acquisition process.

 Qualifications and Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter, preferably in non-IT sectors.

- Strong understanding of recruitment processes, techniques, and tools.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.

- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

- High level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.

 Targets Vs Scope of Work

-Willing to work on Targets Weekly 9 Interviews & 2 Joiner’s per week is must.

-Should be able to work aggressively on Hiring Relevant Right Fit candidates only.

-Should be able to get Right Fit Skilled best Talent for the positions given to work on.

-You should be 100% Talent Acquisition profile only we don’t need Operations or HRBP role person to work in HR Talent Acquisition profiles.

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IF YOU ARE WORKING ON Talent Acquisition profile & Willing to work in same then only apply with us.

Responsibilities:

1. Candidate Sourcing:

• Utilize various recruitment channels to source potential candidates, including online job boards, social media, referrals, and professional networks.

• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates who meet the position requirements.

• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate suitability and gather relevant information.

2. Placement Coordination:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop job descriptions and specifications.

• Coordinate interview schedules and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring managers.

• Manage the placement process, including conducting background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment assessments.

• Ensure timely feedback to candidates regarding their application status and assist in making job offers.

3. Onboarding Support:

• Assist with new hire onboarding, including collecting and verifying employment documents, conducting orientation sessions, and facilitating the completion of necessary paperwork.

• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure new employees have the necessary resources and equipment on their first day.

• Serve as a point of contact for new hires during their initial period, addressing their queries and providing support as needed.

4. Recruitment Administration:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the google sheets or HR database.

• Prepare recruitment-related reports and metrics for HR management and hiring managers.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes, suggesting and implementing enhancements where appropriate.

• Stay updated on industry trends and recruitment best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the placement process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Previous experience in HR recruitment, placement coordination, or talent acquisition is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling candidate and employee data.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR software applications.

Note: The job description 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and update job descriptions

• Source potential candidates from various online channels (e.g. social media and other platforms like Naukri, Indeed, Shine, etc)

• Craft recruiting emails to attract passive candidates
• Screen incoming resumes and application forms

• Conduct a telephonic interview of candidates

• Advertise job openings on the company’s careers page, social media, job boards, etc

• Provide shortlists of qualified candidates to the manager.

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as an HR Recruiter or similar role
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases

• Experience with sourcing techniques

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

MUMBAI Location - Work From Office

Job brief

We are looking for a Recruitment Specialist to undertake all hiring activities, from advertising open roles to interviewing candidates and closing hires. Recruitment Specialist responsibilities include connecting with potential candidates online and offline, screening applications and supporting hiring managers. If you have experience evaluating candidates for roles of various fields and seniority levels, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will be responsible for hiring qualified people while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and report on quarterly and annual hiring plans
• Create and publish job ads in various portals
• Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events
• Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees
• Screen resumes and job applications
• Conduct initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates
• Interview candidates in-person for a wide range of roles (junior, senior and executive)
• Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire
• Design, distribute and measure the results of candidate experience surveys
• Train and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods
• Host and participate in job fairs
• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Specialist, Recruiter or similar role
• Hands-on experience with the largest job sites like Naukri or Indeed.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media and niche professional websites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Github and Stack Overflow
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communications skills

• Working with Managers to determine hiring needs for the business function team
• Sourcing potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Partnering with Recruiting firms
• Developing a strong relationship with various agencies and work with them to get the right candidates
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships (Hiring Managers) and maintaining effective communication channels
• Designing job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Facilitating the initial conversation with all candidates
• Being the key contact for internal applicants
• Managing internal posting and employee referral programs
• Screening and recommending candidates to hiring managers, handling reference checks, HR round
• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve and streamline the talent acquisitions processes and workflows as we scale the business function teams
• Working closely with business leaders to influence and deliver quality assessment and high-touch candidate experience through all aspects of the recruitment

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate or Post-Graduate with 2-4 years of relevant experience in recruiting
• Hands-on experience with recruiting across level with a good understanding of various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to deal appropriately with highly confidential information
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience with Avature or similar ATS is preferred