Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kokan NGO India is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment and support HR operations. The role involves sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, managing recruitment pipelines, and ensuring timely closure of vacancies across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across various departments and positions
Understand manpower requirements and coordinate with hiring managers for timely recruitment
Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, databases, and other recruitment channels
Screen and shortlist candidates based on job requirements, skills, experience, and organizational fit
Conduct initial HR screening and telephonic interviews
Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and respective hiring managers
Maintain and regularly update the recruitment pipeline and candidate database
Follow up with candidates throughout the selection and joining process to ensure smooth closures
Achieve recruitment targets and ensure positions are closed within defined timelines
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future requirements
Coordinate with recruitment agencies and external hiring partners when required
Prepare recruitment reports, MIS, hiring trackers, and other HR-related reports
Monitor recruitment metrics such as sourcing, screening, interview conversion, selection, and joining ratios
Ensure proper documentation and completion of pre-joining and onboarding formalities
Conduct reference checks and background verification wherever applicable
Support employer branding and recruitment initiatives to attract quality candidates
Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information
Handle candidate queries professionally and ensure a positive candidate experience
Support HR operations and other people-related activities as required
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or a related field
2-5 years of experience in recruitment / talent acquisition
Strong experience in end-to-end recruitment and candidate sourcing
Hands-on experience with job portals such as Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other recruitment platforms
Good knowledge of MS Office, Google Sheets, and recruitment MIS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the HR team

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