Talent Acquisition Specialist

ABOUT INCRUITER

InCruiter is a fast-growing AI-powered Stack Interview Intelligence Platform helping organizations hire smarter and faster using automation and AI-driven intelligence. With six products spanning interviewing, assessment, and hiring automation, we’re redefining how companies recruit at scale.

InCruiter is a market leader and one of India’s Top 3 players in this segment, with a wide range of clients across domestic and international markets. Our major clientele includes some of the large enterprises and Startups like EXL, Welspun, Dentsu, Manhattan Associates, ArcelorMittal, Telstra, Siemens, and so on.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Position Name: TA Specialist

Experience     : Min. 2+ Yrs

CTC                  : As per company standards.

We are looking for a passionate and high-energy Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced startup ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience hiring across IT and non-IT roles, loves solving hiring challenges creatively, and enjoys working closely with dynamic business teams to build a world-class team.

If you are someone who wants to grow fast, experiment, and own end-to-end hiring, this role is for you.

EXCITED ABOUT YOUR TASKS?

●     Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle – sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates across tech and non-tech functions.

●     Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and design effective hiring strategies.

●     Use LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, communities, and social platforms to attract the best talent.

●     Write engaging JD and social hiring content that reflects our startup culture.

●     Conduct initial screening interviews to assess skills, attitude, and culture fit.

●     Maintain and update candidate pipelines and dashboards using ATS or spreadsheets.

●     Coordinate interviews, feedback loops, and offer rollouts smoothly and quickly.

●     Support employer branding initiatives and help create a positive candidate experience.

●     Work flexibly with changing priorities, tight timelines, and weekend drives when needed.

●     Stay up-to-date with market trends, compensation benchmarks, and sourcing best practices.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

●     1–3 years of experience in recruitment / TA, preferably in a startup or fast-moving environment.

●     Experience hiring for both IT (developers, engineers, PMs) and non-IT roles (marketing, operations, HR, finance, etc.).

●     Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills.

●     Fast learner who can adapt quickly to evolving business needs.

●     Confident, proactive, and target-driven with a “get-things-done” attitude.

●     Comfortable with flexible working hours and ownership of outcomes.

●     Prior experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, or ATS tools is an advantage.

●     Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Business Administration, or related field (preferred but not mandatory).

●     Passionate about connecting the right people to the right roles.

●     Self-motivated and thrives in ambiguity.

●     Balances speed with quality.

●     Team player with a positive and empathetic approach.

1. Should have 2 - 7 years of IT Recruitment experience.
2. Should have good Oral and written communication skills.
3. Should have hands-on experience in handling IT Recruitment Permanent and Contract Staffing.
4. Strong in Searching Techniques / Sending Mass Mails / Job Postings etc
5. Familiar with IT requirements and Recruitment process.
6. Result oriented and ability to build strong professional relationships
7. Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
8. Should have good convincing and negotiable skills.
9. Strong team player and pro-active.
10. Handling end-to-end recruitment.
11. Searching resumes through internal databases, references and external entities like Boolean searches, Mass Mailing through job boards, Job Posting, LinkedIn searches.
12. Coordinating the interviews of candidates with the client. Scheduling and Tracking the Shortlisted Candidates for the Interview.
13. Responsible for tracking the offered Candidates until Joins the Organization.
14. Maintaining the Trackers Reports of the Candidates

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.

• 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    

Technical Recruitment, Sourcing and End to End recruitment lifecycle.

Hiring for Mid senior to senior roles for technical team.

Stakeholder Management, Team collaboration, Reporting, Good with Data and good communication skill.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification with 2+ years of professional experience in Talent Acquisition.
• 2+ years experience in full lifecycle recruiting in the IT industry.
• An expert level of knowledge in all full lifecycle recruiting components including, sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, legal, job analysis, wage and salary trends, relationship management, and due diligence.
• Detailed analysis of the JD - to understand the client's requirement thoroughly.
• Sourcing and screening of valid profiles.
• Ensuring SLAs are met for providing the validated profiles.
• Basic Excel Skills like Vlookup, Pivot, and PPT skills
• Maintaining a detailed tracker and Scheduling the shortlisted profiles for an interview and ensuring regular following up.
• Candidate Selection offers negotiation and follow-up with joining to ensure the onboarding.
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept generous and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible. 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Work closely with Hiring Managers to plan and close all assignments in the stipulated time frame.
• Develop a strong pipeline of high-caliber talent for all current and anticipated demands.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal clients, vendors, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results, and credibility.
• Managing the selection, offers, negotiation, closing, and administrative components of the recruitment process.
• Manage mid and senior-level hiring
• Sourcing through various sourcing channels, candidate management, stakeholder management. 
• Deliver high-quality work in a high-paced, dynamic work environment consistently by managing time and effort
• Taking initiative to complete unanticipated, and verifying the completeness of your own work
• Deliver high-quality results in a timely manner, individually and through others; initiate action and accomplish goals across a wide range of teams and projects in the face of multiple demands, grow professionally by actively staying up-to-date in areas of expertise.
• Hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of various technologies
• Hands on experience in excel reporting and analyses

This role is for the IT Recruiter of the company and you'll be reporting to the Senior Manager of Business Operations.

As an IT recruiter you will be working to;

1. Identify and screen the best of available talents at the shortest possible time with a focus on quality

2. Maintain and develop the pipeline of eligible candidates for future open positions

3. Develop proactive sourcing strategies to engage and increase the number of qualified applicants in the database for active and passive talent.

4. Qualify or reject candidates based on introductory calls via phone and emails

Job qualifications and requirements - A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science is highly preferred.

1. A passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions
2. Knowledge of software terms, technology stacks, and software roles
3. Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes
4. Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

LrnEd Technologies is a product-based company doing business as (DBA) Outdefine (www.outdefine.com). We help top software engineers work remotely for top US startups. Outdefine is founded and backed by engineers from Facebook, Google, Stanford, OnDeck, and StartX. Join our world-class team and work to reinvent the way we transform the future of work.