Talent Acquisition Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Kolkata

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a passionate and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and screening to closing the right talent for diverse business functions, especially in sales, technical, and campus recruitment domains. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our talent pipeline, strengthening our employer brand, and ensuring that we attract and retain top performers who align with our company’s culture and long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment:

• Manage the complete hiring process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs and develop recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.

2. Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Management:

• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, and internet recruiting tools to source and engage high-quality candidates.
• Maintain a proactive pipeline of potential candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Utilize Boolean search, social recruiting, and advanced internet research techniques to find niche and passive talent.

3. Sales & Business Hiring:

• Drive recruitment for sales and business development roles, understanding the nuances of hiring performance-driven professionals.
• Implement creative outreach strategies to attract top sales talent in competitive markets.

4. College & Campus Recruitment:

• Build and execute college recruiting programs to attract early-career talent.
• Coordinate with academic institutions for internships, campus drives, and placement partnerships.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with placement officers, student bodies, and university networks.

5. Stakeholder & Candidate Experience:

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and team leaders to ensure timely communication, feedback, and hiring decisions.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey, from the first interaction to onboarding.
• Maintain recruitment data, reports, and metrics to evaluate hiring effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA in HR preferred).
• 2–6 years of experience in recruitment, preferably in fast-paced or growth-oriented organizations.
• Proven expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, Internet Recruiting, and other sourcing tools.
• Hands-on experience in Sales Recruitment and familiarity with target-driven hiring practices.
• Strong exposure to campus and college recruitment programs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders efficiently.
• Self-motivated, organized, and data-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.