Opening For TA role in Mumbai (BKC)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in strategic hiring and headhunting to join our [team/company name]. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and onboarding top-tier talent for senior and niche roles, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and culture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Hiring:
• Collaborate with leadership and department heads to understand hiring needs and define talent strategies.
• Develop comprehensive hiring plans aligned with the companys short-term and long-term goals.
• Create robust pipelines for critical roles to mitigate business risks from vacancies.
2. Headhunting:
• Identify and approach passive candidates for executive and specialized positions.
• Use advanced sourcing techniques, such as networking, social platforms, industry research, and recruitment tools, to find top candidates.
• Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis to ensure access to the best talent in the market.
3. Stakeholder Management:
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights into talent trends, compensation benchmarking, and recruitment challenges.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on expectations and outcomes.
4. Candidate Engagement:
• Develop a superior candidate experience, from initial outreach to onboarding, ensuring a strong employer brand.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess cultural and professional fit.
• Manage offer negotiations and provide timely feedback to candidates.
5. Market Intelligence:
• Stay updated on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity within relevant industries.
• Identify emerging job market trends and propose innovative recruitment solutions.
6. Process Optimization:
• Implement and refine strategies to increase hiring efficiency and quality of hires.
• Leverage ATS and recruitment analytics to monitor performance metrics like time-to-hire, quality of hire, and offer acceptance rates.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, focusing on executive search, strategic hiring, or headhunting.
• Proven success in hiring for senior-level, critical, and specialized roles.
• Proficient in recruitment tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and talent mapping platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong time-management skills.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and a strong sense of cultural fit assessment.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Advanced sourcing and headhunting expertise.
• Relationship building and collaboration.
• Data-driven recruitment decision-making.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.