About this role
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