Talent Acquisition

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 100000 - Rs 1000000 (ie INR 1 - 10 LPA)

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Bangalore

JobType: full-time

Shift: US Night Shift (24x5 Rotational Support)

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition – Onboarding Specialist is responsible for delivering a seamless and engaging onboarding experience for new hires across international geographies. This role manages the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle—from pre-boarding to Day 1 readiness—while acting as a key liaison between candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates during the pre-hire and onboarding stages, addressing queries and ensuring a smooth transition.
• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities, including welcome communications, start date confirmation, orientation scheduling, and Day 1 readiness.
• Manage background verification and drug testing processes based on job role and location; review results and provide clearance.
• Schedule start dates and assign appropriate onboarding events within learning systems.
• Update candidate records and onboarding status in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday).
• Share Day 1 instructions with candidates, hiring managers, and recruiters, including reporting details, badging, I-9 requirements, and orientation schedules.
• Collaborate closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and business stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant onboarding.
• Maintain accurate onboarding documentation, trackers, and reports in HR systems.
• Support regional and global onboarding initiatives as required.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 2–8 years of experience in candidate onboarding, with mandatory exposure to US or international onboarding processes.
• Hands-on experience working with HRIS systems (such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a professional and positive attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in shared services or global operations environments.
• Familiarity with onboarding automation tools or platforms.
• Basic understanding of US employment laws and compliance requirements.

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding
• US / Global Onboarding
• HR Operations
• Global Operations