Talent Acquisition Specialist

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for mid‑to‑senior roles across IT and non‑IT functions, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand priorities and deliver great hires.
• Proactively source beyond job boards using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, employee referrals, talent communities, and other advanced sourcing approaches to build a strong and diverse pipeline.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess technical skills, potential, and cultural fit, providing clear and constructive feedback to candidates and hiring teams.
• Maintain an accurate, well‑managed pipeline in our ATS to ensure timely follow‑ups and that no candidate falls through the cracks.
• Champion an excellent candidate experience at every stage by communicating clearly, respectfully, and promptly.

What We're Looking For

• 4–10 years of hands‑on, end‑to‑end recruitment experience across IT and non‑IT hiring (or equivalent experience). We welcome applicants with diverse and non‑traditional career paths.
• Proven ability to close hard‑to‑fill roles while managing timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other sourcing platforms and tools; skilled in advanced search techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence hiring decisions and provide constructive pushback when needed.
• Highly organized, self‑driven, and able to manage multiple open mandates while prioritizing effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required—equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Why Join Us

• Fast‑tracked growth opportunities with clear potential to move into team leadership as you scale your impact.
• Access to modern ATS platforms, premium sourcing tools, and processes that help you be effective and efficient.
• Work on diverse and challenging mandates across industries and seniority levels, expanding your experience and network.
• Performance‑based incentives tied directly to your results, and a transparent path for advancement with mentorship from experienced hiring leaders.
• A collaborative, respectful environment that values your contributions and supports continuous learning.
• We are committed to inclusive hiring and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

📍 Location: Turbhe, Navi Mumbai (Near Railway Station)

🏢 Work Mode: Strictly Work From Office

About the Role

We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Recruitment Specialist who can own the hiring process end‑to‑end. If you’re passionate about connecting talent with opportunity, thrive on job portals, and are open to working in a consultancy environment, this is your chance to shine.

What You’ll Do

• Drive complete recruitment cycles across diverse industries.
• Source, screen, and shortlist candidates using multiple job portals and creative search strategies.
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate engagement, and handle offer negotiations.
• Build strong pipelines and ensure smooth onboarding experiences.

What We’re Looking For

• 4–8 years of recruitment experience with proven results.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with job portals and sourcing methods.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working strictly from office (Turbhe, Navi Mumbai).
• Should be fine working in a consultancy environment.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high‑energy team where your impact is visible.
• Easy commute with office located near Turbhe railway station.
• Opportunity to grow your career with challenging mandates.
• A culture that values hustle, ownership, and results.

👉 Ready to make recruitment your playground? Send your resume today and let’s build winning teams together!

Job Title Manager - Talent Acquisition

Function Human Resource Dept.

Reports to HR Head

Span of control Team – Talent Acquisition Specialists

Location-Andheri (Chakala)

Role overview

Principal Purpose • Collaborate with department managers regularly and proactively

identify future hiring needs. Attract and recruit candidates at the

right cost, time, and quality. Explore and optimize all channels of

sourcing - Internal & External. Build a talent pipeline for future

hiring needs.

• Drive excellence, experience design and data-driven decision

making.

• Identify talent needs and translate them into an agreed recruitment

plan, aimed at the fulfilment of the needs within time, budget and

quality constraints.

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the job specifications to include

experience, skills and behavioral competencies needed for success

in each role.

• Conduct in-depth vacancy intake discussions leading to agreement

with hiring manager on proposed recruitment plan.

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements,

educate them on market dynamics and constantly evolve the

recruitment process.

• Create a hiring plan with deliverables, timelines and a formal

tracking process.

• Coordinate, Schedule and Interview candidates within the

framework of the position specification. Possess strong ability to

screen, interview and prepare a candidate slate within an

appropriate and consistent timeline.

• Conduct in-depth interviews of potential candidates,

demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences.

• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through

proactive sourcing/research and ongoing relationship management

• Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will

contribute to the growth of the company, implement new

processes and fine-tuning standard processes for recruiting that fit

within the Organization's mission to deliver high-value results to

our customers.

• Participate in special projects/initiatives, including assessment of

best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal

• Build an “Employer Brand” in the Talent Market and Drive

Improvements in the Talent Acquisition Process

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams for

integrated branding campaigns.

• Monitor and improve onboarding satisfaction scores and early

attrition rates by tracking feedback from new recruits across.

• Coordinate with HR operations, IT, medical admin, and business

functions to ensure Day 1 readiness (system access, ID cards,

induction slotting, etc.).

• Ensure fast TAT, high-quality selection, and seamless onboarding

process management.

• Develop KPI dashboards (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire,

interview-to-offer ratio) and present insights into leadership.

• Mentor and develop a high-performing recruitment team; manage

performance and succession planning.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 4+ years of experience in HR with major exposure in Talent

Acquisition, preferably in the IT industry.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources (Mandatory)

ZenTrades AI is looking for a high-ownership Talent Acquisition Partner to own end-to-end hiring as we scale our teams. This is a core business role, not a support function. You will work closely with leadership and hiring managers to build strong, high-performing teams in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

This role is ideal for someone who has scaled teams in startups before, understands the pace and ambiguity of growth, and enjoys building hiring processes that actually work.

What You’ll Own

Own end-to-end recruitment across tech and non-tech roles

Partner with business leaders on hiring plans, role design, and talent strategy

Build and manage talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, referrals, and networks

Drive a strong candidate experience aligned with our culture

Continuously improve interview frameworks, hiring processes, and TA metrics

Act as a trusted hiring partner to stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

3–6 years of Talent Acquisition experience in startups / high-growth SaaS companies

Proven track record of scaling teams in fast-paced environments

Ability to own hiring independently with minimal hand-holding

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Comfort working in ambiguity, speed, and changing priorities

What This Is NOT

A coordination-only or sourcing-only role

A role with narrow scope or limited ownership

Why Join Clara AI

Opportunity to own hiring impact at scale

Work closely with leadership and key business teams

Build and evolve hiring processes and talent strategy

Clear growth path into TA Lead / People Partner roles

Who Will Thrive Here

Recruiters who have built and scaled teams in startups

People who think business-first, not process-first

Individuals who take ownership of outcomes, not just activities

• Work closely with partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s hiring needs for each position, and meet competitive hiring goals and expectations
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles helping management find, hire, and retain quality talent
• Grow and foster high-touch relationships with a database of qualified active and passive talent to pull from as new positions open up
• Continuously partner with recruiting team and senior managers to design, refine, and implement innovative recruiting strategies
• Stay active with current with job boards, social networks, and platforms to find talent, and plan, create, and release job descriptions and announcements.
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• 2 -5 years’ experience in recruitment (IT recruitment plus)
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, database management, and internet search
• Familiarity with job boards

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 

Job Summary:

1.    Sourcing and Recruiting Candidates: Responsible for sourcing, identifying, and recruiting candidates for job vacancies. This includes online job portals, social media platforms, employee referrals and other recruitment methods to attract and screen potential candidates.

2.    Conducting Interviews: Screening potential candidates to assess their suitability for the job which includes evaluating their skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

3.    Coordinating with Managers: Work closely with managers to understand the requirements and to ensure clear understanding of the job vacancy.

4.    Managing the Recruitment Process: Manage end to end recruitment process effectively and efficiently. Creating Job Descriptions, Posting Job Adds, Screening Resumes, Scheduling Interviews and Placing an Offer.

5.    Building Relationships: Build relationship with potential candidates, managers and other stakeholders to promote the organization as an attractive place to work.

6.    Maintaining Candidates Database: Maintain database of potential candidates, keeping track of their resumes, qualifications, and other relevant information. Ensure that the organization has a pool of suitable candidates to choose from for future requirements.

Job Duties:

1.    Develop and execute recruitment plans.

2.    Networking through industry contacts, social media, and employees.

3.    Sourcing the candidates from different recruitment sources.

4.    Research and recommend new sources for recruitment.

5.    Screening applicants to evaluate if they meet the job requirements.

6.    Regular follow ups with the managers.

Job Requirements:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.

2.    4 – 7 years of experience in recruitment.

3.    Hands on experience on Naukri, LinkedIn and various online job portals.

4.    Experience in Core IT hiring.

5.    Strong network among candidates, recruiters and consultants.

6.    Excellent communications and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

7.    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.

8.    Familiarity with Applicant Tracking System and other Recruitment Softwares.

Job Skills & Qualifications (REQUIRED)

• Bachelors degree.
• Negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong social aptitude and ability to build relationships.
• Technical knowledge to be able to talk to job prospects and understand qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop recruiting strategies that meet anticipated staffing needs.
• Review job orders and employment applications to match applicants with job requirements.
• Search for job candidates using various sources such as databases, internet recruiting resources, networking, job fairs, media advertisements, recruiting firms or employee referrals.
• Interview job applicants as part of the screening process to get information on their work history, job skills, training and education, and inform them of the positions duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits and working conditions.
• Analyze employment data related to the position and create reports based on your findings.
• Contact applicants to inform them of their application statuses and conduct background or reference checks on job applicants, particularly those who will be given job offers.