Talent Acquisition Executive

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a hands-on Talent Acquisition-Executive to drive end-to-end recruitment execution across the organisation.
The role will be responsible for managing hiring requirements from requisition to joining, ensuring timely closures, strong candidate pipelines, effective stakeholder coordination and a smooth candidate experience. The ideal candidate should be highly execution-oriented, comfortable managing multiple positions simultaneously and capable of delivering against defined hiring TATs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. End-to-End Recruitment
Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from requisition to candidate joining.
Understand hiring requirements and role expectations from Hiring Managers.
Develop and execute sourcing plans for assigned positions.
Source, screen and shortlist relevant candidates across different levels and functions.
Manage multiple open positions simultaneously and ensure timely closures.
Maintain a strong and active candidate pipeline for ongoing requirements.
2. Sourcing & Candidate Management
Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, careers page, job portals and other relevant channels.
Conduct initial screening and assess candidates against role requirements.
Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
Build talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-close positions.
Track candidate movement and ensure timely follow-ups at every stage.
3. Hiring Manager & Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with Hiring Managers to understand requirements and ensure role clarity before initiating hiring.
Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and interview panels.
Ensure timely feedback from interviewers and Hiring Managers.
Follow up with stakeholders to avoid delays in the hiring process.
Keep Hiring Managers updated on pipeline status, challenges and expected closure timelines.
Escalate hiring challenges or delays wherever required.
4. Interview & Selection Process
Conduct initial screening interviews as per the defined assessment framework.
Shortlist and share relevant candidates with Hiring Managers.
Coordinate multiple rounds of interviews and assessments.
Ensure interview feedback is captured within the defined TAT.
Maintain accurate candidate status and interview records in the ATS/recruitment tracker.
Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience throughout the process.
5. Offer Management & Closures
Manage the offer process from candidate selection to offer release.
Coordinate compensation discussions and offer approvals with relevant stakeholders.
Handle candidate negotiations and manage expectations around compensation, designation, notice period and joining timelines.
Proactively track offer-to-joining conversion and identify potential dropouts.
Maintain regular engagement with selected candidates during the notice period.
Ensure smooth coordination until the candidate joins.
6. Recruitment MIS & Process Compliance
Maintain accurate and updated recruitment trackers and ATS records.
Track position-wise TAT, pipeline, interview status, offers and joining status.
Share regular hiring updates with Hiring Managers and the People & Culture team.
Ensure compliance with defined recruitment processes and approval workflows.
Maintain recruitment data and documentation accurately.
7. Candidate Experience
Ensure timely communication with candidates at every stage of the recruitment process.
Maintain professional and consistent candidate engagement.
Address candidate queries related to the hiring process, role, compensation and joining.
Ensure a smooth transition from selection to onboarding.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification preferred.
2–4 years of relevant Talent Acquisition / Recruitment experience.
Hands-on experience in end-to-end recruitment.
Experience handling multiple positions simultaneously.
Experience hiring across different functions and levels.
Experience working closely with Hiring Managers and business stakeholders.
Technical & Functional Skills
Strong sourcing and candidate identification skills.
Hands-on experience with Naukri, LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms.
Good understanding of screening and interview processes.
Experience working with ATS/recruitment trackers.
Strong understanding of recruitment metrics such as TAT, offer acceptance and joining ratio.
Good candidate negotiation and closure skills.
Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
Soft Skills & Competencies
Strong execution and ownership orientation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong stakeholder coordination and follow-up.
Ability to manage multiple requirements and priorities.
Good negotiation and influencing skills.
Result-oriented and target-driven approach.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Time-to-Fill (TAT) – Closure of positions within defined hiring timelines.
Offer Acceptance Rate – Percentage of offers accepted against offers released.
Joining Ratio – Conversion of accepted offers into actual joinings.
Pipeline Health – Availability and movement of qualified candidates across hiring stages.
Interview-to-Offer Ratio – Effectiveness of candidate screening and shortlisting.
Hiring Manager SLA Adherence – Timely coordination and closure of feedback/actions.
Position Closure Rate – Successful closure of assigned requisitions.
Candidate Experience – Timely communication and smooth candidate management throughout the hiring process.

Work arrangement
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