Job Description: Talent Acquisition Specialist
We are seeking a highly experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who can seamlessly blend recruitment expertise with Talent Management and Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who not only excels at sourcing and hiring top IT talent but is also passionate about shaping their long-term career growth through structured training upskilling and development programs.
You will work closely with department managers HR leadership and technical teams to ensure the organization continues to attract retain and develop high-quality IT professionals in a competitive talent market.
Key Responsibilities are as follows:
Talent Acquisition
Lead end-to-end recruitment for IT and technical rolesfrom sourcing and screening to selection and onboarding.
Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies using job portals social media employee referrals and niche platforms.
Conduct technical and behavioral interviews to assess candidate fit.
Negotiate offers and ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
Establish strong university connections for campus hiring and internship programs.
Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-fill cost-per-hire offer acceptance rate quality of hire).
Talent Management & Learning & Development
Conduct training needs assessments in collaboration with department heads.
Design implement and manage learning programs focused on technical upskilling leadership and soft skills.
Support managers in building career development and certification plans for employees.
Partner with leadership on succession planning and internal mobility initiatives.
Track L&D effectiveness using completion rates skill improvement metrics and feedback surveys.
Contribute to employee engagement and retention through growth-driven HR programs.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration Psychology or a related field. A masters degree in HR / MBA in HR is preferred.
4 years of experience in sourcing interviewing and candidate engagement. Strong negotiation closing and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of HR practices talent management frameworks learning and development and employee engagement strategies.
Strong knowledge of IT roles emerging technologies and in-demand skills (AI/ML RPA Cloud etc.).