Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are looking for talent acquisition associate with hands-on experience or passionate / interested to learn recruitment (talent acquisition), operations (coordination, administrative activities) and business partnering to join our HR team at Chennai.

If interested, drop your profile to connect and discuss, below job description for your reference.

Company: BigThinkCode Technologies

URL: https://www.bigthinkcode.com/

Location: Chennai (Work from office)

Joining time: Immediate - 2 weeks

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruiting life cycle within assigned division(s). Will be responsible for direct sourcing, recruiting, and identifying qualified applicants for highly specialized and emerging tech stack fulfilment.
• Provide market intelligence data and alternate solutions of hiring to business / technology teams.
• Expedite recruitment via internal and external resources to ensure open positions are filled with high caliber talent to meet current and future needs.
• Will interface with internet sourcing, social media and other web tools.
• Candidate engagement and candidate experience.
• Cultural activities like sports, games organizing and administrative coordination activities.

Required skills:

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment cycle, which is not only limited to sourcing, screening, requirement gathering, compensation fitment, interview schedules / co-ordination, salary discussions, offer release and follow-up till onboard / closure.
• Basic technology understanding to screen and schedule quality candidates.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Boolean Search techniques & other searching capabilities.
• Strong working experience of Excel, PPT and Word.
• Expertise in Market Intelligence Gathering & Talent Mapping experience
• Able to proactively establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive/confidential information.

💪 What You’ll Do:

✔️ Source and screen candidates

✔️ Take screening calls (we’ll train you)

✔️ Schedule interviews like a pro

✔️ Support senior HRs on live hiring

✔️ Keep dashboards neat and updated

🔍 You’re the right fit if you:

✅ Have a laptop + fluent English

✅ Live in Bangalore (or can relocate ASAP)

✅ Are confident, curious, and love talking to people

✅ Want real HR experience and career growth

🎁 What’s in It for You:

🚀 Real, hands-on HR work (no boring intern stuff)

👩‍🏫 Mentorship from experienced HR pros

🎯 Career growth that starts from Day 1

🤝 A fun, young, people-first culture

📈 A chance to step into the world of HR + startups

Position - Recruiter & HR

About the role

Identify qualified Tech & Non-tech candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques

Proactively interact with potential candidates through various job portals, social media, and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed, Angle list)

Work directly with the founders and develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs and strategic roles

Ensuring a good candidate experience during the recruitment process

As our first HR hire, be responsible for some of the other early stage HR functions (Onboarding & Policies).

What are we looking for?

3-5+ years working in the early stage startups or similar organizations

You are a self-starter and can make decisions on your feet with minimal supervision, end-to-end ownership to drive outcomes.

You possess deep employee empathy

We are location agnostic, but in the same time zone (India). We have a small garden office @ Jayanagar, Bangalore (home to some of the best dosas in India) to jam together on anything that requires space.

You are somebody who shares the same ethos.

Bonus

You've an interest in EdTech & learning.

You have interests outside work, in art, music, cooking, dance or any other similar skill.

What is our interview process?

An initial 30 min call to understand each other at a high level.

Work on a case study or assignment together to ensure a good match.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing HR strategies and policies that support the organization's goals and objectives
• Overseeing the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviewing
• Ensure complete attendance of employees
• Responsible for performing day-to-day HR tasks.
• Handling end-to-end executive search for Real Estate
• Handling mid-level and senior-level profiles.
• Headhunting & Mapping.
• Developing and maintaining a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Using optimum Channel Mix to source the right talent within the agreed Turn Around Time
• Explore the market best practices in recruitment and implement them
• Adequate and prompt coordination of interviews
• Final Negotiations till the closure of the vacancy.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with various human resource information systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Perks and Benefits

• Good Working Environment
• Salary negotiable

Responsibilities

• Identify and Source candidates with matching skills and experience as specified in the requirements
• Interview and qualify shortlisted candidates to confirm suitability (technical, administrative and personal), attitude, honesty and reliability
• Confirm that the chosen candidates are willing to be deputed to work at our clients’ premises
• Build confidence and trust in the candidates that they are our team and full-time employees
• Follow-up with candidates by sharing with and obtaining from the candidates all information promptly and periodically throughout the recruitment process  

Location: Chennai

Experience: 3+ years

Domain: Domestic Staffing Industry

Skills: Recruitment of IT and other engineers for Telecom Industry

Geographical Coverage: Pan India

Work Hours: 6 Days Week except Second Saturday

• Write and post technical job descriptions
• Source potential candidates on niche platforms, like https://resources.workable.com/tutorial/post-a-job-on-stackoverflow">Stack Overflow and Github
• 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
• Promote company’s reputation as a great place to work
• Conduct job and task analyses to document job duties and requirements
• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends and products

• Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter or https://resources.workable.com/recruiter-job-description" target="_blank">Recruiter
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g. https://resources.workable.com/phone-screening-interview-questions" target="_blank">phone, https://resources.workable.com/skype-interview-questions" target="_blank">Skype and https://resources.workable.com/tutorial/structured-interview-questions-guide" target="_blank">structured)
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting and Boolean search)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We are building for the future of work by changing the way the world looks at information and data paradigms. The Meaning Engine by India-based Needle Innovision enables building solutions by processing meaningful data out of anything stored anywhere - structured, unstructured data types, distributed, at scale and more. 

In our quest to do more, we are looking for a fantastic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join us in a hybrid setting. Below are some (seriously important) green flags that we are looking for from you: 

🟢 Ability to build and repeat the vision, not just work on tasks in the new phase of your career

🟢 Empathy for people and ability to connect with diverse individuals

🟢 Be a transparent and communicative person 

🟢 Champion Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and incorporate them in the hiring process

This could be an awesome launching pad for someone who believes in our mantra of "find them, grow them, keep them,". Our teams are sustained on values of care and we offer a generous number of vacation days, the opportunity to craft your calendar with flexible schedules and very soon an insurance plan for you and your loved ones.

What you will do: 

• Coordinate with the functional and technical team leads to identify staffing needs
• Determine selection criteria and standardize the selection process across tech and non-tech roles
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person/virtual interviews
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, and maintain an updated pipeline
• Design compelling job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Lead employer branding initiatives and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team, when needed
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

What you will bring: 

• 2-4 years experience in talent acquisition (preferably in a start-up environment) and hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficiency in maintaining the hiring pipeline for multiple roles, at the junior - mid-level roles (experience in hiring for leadership roles can be a bonus)
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, and professional networks (e.g. Stack Overflow and Github) 
• Ability to devise innovative sourcing strategies for potential applicants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work closely with others across different teams.
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends

If you are excited by the prospect of helping us build a team that works to build digital transformation solutions, and if you have an eye for spotting talent in the fast-paced start-up environment, we think you could be the one to help build the impact we are looking for.