Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Pune, Hybrid | Experience: 5-7 yrs | Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves the art of finding the right people. This is a dynamic role — primarily focused on end-to-end recruitment , with a hands-on involvement in core HR activities .

If you're someone who owns hiring like a business function and isn't afraid to get into the details, this one's for you.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment across mid to senior-level IT and non-IT roles — from requirement gathering to offer rollout

Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and candidate expectations

Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and vendor channels

Screen, assess, and shortlist candidates efficiently while ensuring a great candidate experience throughout

Drive offer negotiations — balancing candidate expectations with internal compensation structures

Manage and develop strong relationships with external staffing vendors and recruitment partners; evaluate vendor performance and ensure SLA adherence

Maintain and update ATS, trackers, and dashboards with real-time hiring data

Ensure timely closures while maintaining quality of hire

Support onboarding and joining formalities for new hires

Assist in employee engagement initiatives and team communications

Help coordinate and maintain employee records

Act as a point of contact for basic employee queries and coordinate with relevant HR teams for resolution

What We're Looking For

5 – 7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 2 – 3 years in IT hiring

Proven experience in vendor management and stakeholder management

Strong negotiation skills and ability to close candidates effectively

Hands-on experience with job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed , etc.)

Good understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and manage multiple open positions simultaneously

Good to Have

Experience working in a product or IT services company

Exposure to HR tools / ATS platforms

MBA in HR or relevant certification is a plus