Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Hands-on hybrid role combining full-cycle talent acquisition with office management, HR support, process ownership and culture ambassadorship, working with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders across the India and USA offices.

What you'll do

• Own full-cycle recruitment execution, including hiring intake, job posting, active sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination and participation, selection support, reference or background-check coordination, and offer delivery.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, candidate profiles, interview processes, priorities, and hiring timelines.
• Proactively source qualified and diverse talent through job boards, social media, professional networks, employee referrals, colleges, technical institutions, community partnerships, and other creative channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs while strengthening the Company's employer brand.
• Deliver a responsive, transparent, and engaging candidate experience from initial outreach through preboarding and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate candidate, requisition, interview, offer, and hiring records in the applicant tracking system and related trackers.
• Own recruitment process discipline by documenting workflows, monitoring service levels, identifying gaps, and recommending practical improvements.
• Track recruitment activity and outcomes, prepare timely reports, and use data to improve sourcing, conversion, candidate experience, and hiring efficiency.
• Coordinate with external recruitment agencies, background-verification providers, job boards, and other vendors as needed.
• Support new-hire onboarding, orientation, documentation, induction schedules, and workplace integration to ensure a smooth joining experience.
• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support, including employee documentation, HRIS updates, letters, records, policy communication, and coordination of employee queries.
• Support office management activities, including workplace readiness, supplies, facilities coordination, vendor follow-up, meeting logistics, visitor support, and resolution of routine office issues.
• Serve as a culture ambassador by promoting the Company's Core Values, encouraging employee participation, and supporting recognition, engagement, wellness, celebration, and team-building initiatives.
• Act as an approachable point of contact for employees, respond promptly to routine questions, and connect employees with the appropriate HR or business resource when escalation is needed.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration between the India and USA offices on hiring, onboarding, workplace activities, and employee-experience initiatives.
• Build positive working relationships across teams, contribute as a dependable team player, and proactively step in to support shared priorities.
• Handle confidential employee and candidate information with sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.
• Support HR Partner, Talent Acquisition, office, and culture-related projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• Hands-on knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, active sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, and offer coordination.
• Proactive and resourceful approach, with the ability to anticipate needs, take ownership, and follow through with limited supervision.
• Strong process orientation and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and improve workflows.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Employee-focused and approachable, with a genuine interest in engagement, culture, and workplace experience.
• Collaborative team player who builds trust and works effectively across functions, levels, and geographies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance recruiting, HR support, office operations, and employee activities.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve routine issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, sourcing tools, and recruitment technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related productivity tools.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Three or more years of experience in talent acquisition for technical and non-technical hirings, with demonstrated ownership of full-cycle hiring activities.
• Experience with active sourcing, interviewing, candidate management, offer coordination, and applicant tracking systems.

Nice to have

• Masters/Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Workday experience.
• Experience supporting HR administration, onboarding, employee engagement, office coordination, or workplace operations.
• Experience working with cross-functional or international stakeholders, particularly across India and the USA.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India. Reports to the Director of HR & GCC.
• Individual-contributor position with no direct reports.
• Available to work from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time or as required.
• Valid Indian Passport required.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; ability to sit for extended periods, operate a computer keyboard, and carry 5–10 lbs.