Talent Acquisition Lead

As a Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition , you will be responsible for overseeing the entire recruitment process and ensuring the acquisition of top-quality candidates to meet the organization's talent needs. You will collaborate with hiring managers and executives to understand staffing requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates. This role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, job requirements, and candidate profiles for various positions within the organization.
2. Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract and engage a diverse pool of high-quality candidates.
3. Utilize various sourcing channels, such as job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify potential candidates.
4. Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for the organization.
5. Conduct reference checks and background screenings to verify candidates' credentials and employment history.
6. Actively participate in job fairs, industry events, and networking activities to promote the organization and build relationships with potential candidates.
7. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
8. Provide guidance and support to hiring managers on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and selection decisions.
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, and other talent sources.
10. Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition, and make recommendations for process improvements and innovative recruitment strategies.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
2. Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Manager or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
3. Solid understanding of recruitment principles, practices, and strategies.
4. Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate evaluation.
5. Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and other recruitment software.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
7. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
8. Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
9. Ability to adapt to changing business needs and thrive in a high-pressure environment.
10. Someone with relevant non-IT hiring experience is preferred.

  Write and post technical job descriptions 

  Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT resumes 

  Perform pre-screening calls to analyze applicants’ abilities 

  Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions) 

  Coordinate with IT team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs 

  Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates 

  Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals 

  Compose job offer letters 

  Onboard new hires  

• Working closely with sales and operations & Sales team on all diversity involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices
• Using various methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events, job fairs, job portals and campus hiring
• Ensuring proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately
• Providing feedback to management about details regarding applications
• Using standardized screening techniques, Assess the skills, qualifications and experience of potential candidates
• Coordinating the hiring process end-to-end

What you need to have:

• Proven experience of 4-6 years as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, TA lead, or similar role
• Should have experience into sales hirings and building sales teams
• Edu-tech experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with the largest job sites like, Indeed, LinkedIn and Campus Hiring
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Team spirit

Job Description:

• Looking for a passionate HR Executive in the Software Industry who understands technology and Interested to learn and grow along with the company.
• Understanding JD brief and sourcing potential candidates
• Handling End to End requirements for Mid-level to Leadership level.
• Sourcing profiles / resumes through multiple sources (head hunting, networking portals, job portals, internal references, etc.).
• Candidate assessment at primary level, based on client requirement Coordinate with technical panel and schedule interviews and follow up
• Maintain MIS / Trackers / Status reports
• Build and maintain an active pool of candidates to meet future hiring targets in an effective manner Basic knowledge on Timesheets, Attendance and Leave Management Good knowledge on Onboarding and BGV Process Basic knowledge on Payroll and Statutory compliance.
• Experience on Employee data management, preparation of all HR related letters from joining to Exit process. Knowledge on any HR Software.

Desired Candidate profile

• Prior recruitment experience is great to have.
• Responsible and accountable
• Confident and motivated individual
• Excellent interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills is preferred
• Strong Microsoft proficiency, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Job Description:-

• Develop and execute recruiting plans.
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media, and employees.
• Develop and track goals for the recruiting and hiring process.
• Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives.
• Handle administrative duties and recordkeeping.
• Collect data on cost per hire and time-to-hire.
• Screen applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements.
• Work with hiring managers to create job descriptions.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.

• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Advertise job openings on the company’s careers page, social media, job boards and internally.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an HR Recruiter or similar role.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases.
• Experience with sourcing techniques.
• Understanding of referral programs.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Develop talent by leveraging recruiting processes and tools and gathering role requirements and recommendations.
• Advocate for the candidate and create an excellent experience, supporting candidate assessment, evaluating candidate skills and client needs, and driving the interview and offer process.
• Influence hiring managers on their hiring strategy and provide status updates on open roles.
• Manage recruiting initiatives to meet established goals. Improve the candidate, new hire, hiring manager, and recruiter experience.
• Partner with key business, staffing, and hiring stakeholders to build solutions for diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end recruitment in IT technologies.
• Take ownership individually and as a team member in supporting all open roles.
• Good understanding of software business, preferably Digital, Analytics and Technology hiring
• Energetic, ambitious professional with strong integrity
• Strong Communication, analytical/influential skills
• Good in talent mapping and networking with all levels of candidates
• Keen learner who can sail through ambiguity.
• Maintaining hands-on meticulous reports, draw trends and analysis, have great offer to joining ratio
• Quick joiners are preferred.

Location

Bangalore/Udupi

Seniority Level

5- 9 Year’s Experience, Mid-level in hierarchy