Talent Acquisition Recruiter (on contract for 12 months)

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and experienced Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join our Human Resources team on a 12-month contractual basis. In this role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple business functions, helping us attract and hire top-tier talent in a competitive market. Based in India, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR business partners, and senior leadership to fulfil critical hiring mandates within defined timelines. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional candidate experiences while meeting organisational talent goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job briefing, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination for roles across levels and departments.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles to develop targeted recruitment strategies.
• Utilise multiple sourcing channels including job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, social media, and talent databases to build robust pipelines of qualified candidates.
• Screen applications and conduct structured telephonic and video interviews to assess candidate qualifications, cultural alignment, and salary expectations.
• Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with accurate candidate data, recruitment status, and hiring metrics to ensure process transparency.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and internal stakeholders, ensuring a seamless and professional experience throughout the hiring process.
• Generate regular recruitment dashboards and reports, tracking key metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rates, and pipeline health.
• Support employer branding initiatives by representing the organisation positively across professional platforms and candidate interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification in HR is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–6 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, preferably within a corporate in-house environment or a reputed staffing agency in India.
• Proven expertise in sourcing and hiring for mid to senior-level roles across functions such as Technology, Sales, Finance, or Operations.
• Proficiency in using ATS platforms (such as Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, or similar) and sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with candidates and senior stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Solid understanding of Indian labour market trends, compensation benchmarks, and recruitment compliance practices.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly contractual remuneration aligned with industry standards and commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative HR team, gaining exposure to diverse hiring mandates across business verticals.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid work options, supporting a healthy work-life balance throughout the contract period.
• Access to professional development resources, internal learning platforms, and HR community networks to support continuous skill growth.
• A clearly defined scope of work with the potential for contract extension or conversion to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.