Talent Acquisition Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 400000 - Rs 700000 (ie INR 4 - 7 LPA)

Min Experience: 0 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are passionate about people, hiring strategies, and building strong talent pipelines. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent while contributing to broader talent management initiatives.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end talent acquisition processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates across multiple roles and functions.
• Develop innovative strategies for niche talent acquisition, focusing on hard-to-fill and specialized roles by leveraging diverse sourcing channels such as job portals, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Actively engage in talent mining by identifying and reaching out to passive candidates, building relationships, and maintaining consistent communication for future opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pool of qualified candidates to ensure quick turnaround times for current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and hiring priorities to ensure alignment throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Assist in talent management initiatives by contributing to employer branding, candidate experience, and onboarding processes.
• Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate records using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other tools.
• Stay updated on industry trends, hiring best practices, and competitor strategies to continuously improve recruitment effectiveness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR (internships included).
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition fundamentals and sourcing techniques.
• Exposure to niche talent acquisition or hiring for specialized roles is a plus.
• Familiarity with talent mining tools such as LinkedIn and other professional networks.
• Ability to build and manage a high-quality talent pool.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for identifying and attracting top talent.