Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist - FAO Hiring
Location: Hyderabad, India
Department: Talent Acquisition - Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)
Reports To: HR Manager


Job Summary:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist - FAO Hiring will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment for various Finance & Accounting (FAO) roles for CogentHub’s outsourced business in India. This role demands a proactive, high-energy professional with expertise in sourcing, screening, and onboarding financial professionals, ensuring a seamless hiring experience. The recruiter must effectively manage high-volume hiring, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet strict deadlines.
Preference:

• Female candidates preferred (Male candidates can also apply).
• Candidates must be flexible to work 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST to align with business needs.
• Immediate joiners or candidates with a short notice period preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
1. End-to-End Recruitment Process

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for Finance & Accounting (FAO) roles including:
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Payroll Processing
• Taxation & Compliance
• General Ledger (GL)
• Financial Analysis
• US GAAP & IFRS compliance specialists
• Other finance-related support functions
• Develop effective sourcing strategies using job portals, LinkedIn, social media, and networking.
• Conduct screening calls to assess candidates' financial knowledge, experience, salary expectations, and cultural fit.
• Manage salary negotiations, offer rollouts, and pre-joining engagement.
• Ensure smooth onboarding of new hires in coordination with HR and hiring managers.

2. Candidate & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Finance & Accounting business leaders to understand hiring requirements.
• Maintain a strong talent pipeline for immediate and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience with regular communication.
• Collaborate with HR teams to enhance employer branding and improve recruitment effectiveness.

3. Recruitment Metrics & Process Optimization

• Track and report hiring metrics (time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, source effectiveness, etc.).
• Implement best hiring practices to optimize recruitment efficiency.
• Identify process improvement opportunities for a faster and more effective hiring process.

4. Employer Branding & Talent Engagement

• Promote CogentHub as an employer of choice within the Finance & Accounting Outsourcing sector.
• Assist in organizing hiring drives, job fairs, and talent engagement activities.
• Engage with industry professionals and build relationships to attract top finance talent.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO), Shared Services, or BPO hiring.
• Strong expertise in hiring for US Payroll, Tax, General Ledger, Financial Analysts, AR, AP, and Compliance roles.
• Hands-on experience with job portals (Naukri, Indeed, LinkedIn), ATS, and Boolean search techniques.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and high-volume hiring in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ATS systems.

Work Conditions & Schedule:

• Work Timings: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST (or rotational shift).
• Location: Hyderabad (Work from Office preferred).
• Full-time position (Monday – Friday), with occasional weekend hiring drives if required.
• Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on diverse FAO hiring needs across global finance functions.
• Fast-paced, dynamic work environment with career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Hands-on exposure in global finance outsourcing recruitment.