Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resource Academic Partner

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resource Academic Partner

Location: Parul University, Post Limda, Waghodia

Eligibility:

• MBA / MHRM / MSW / PGDHR or equivalent
• Proven experience in recruitment and human resources with a strong focus on Employee

Engagement, Rewards and Recognitions.

• Experience working in academic environments or Higher Education Institutions is highly

preferred

• Proven ability to partner with academic leaders and faculty to understand specific human

resource needs

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment process.

Experience in Higher Educational Institutions will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment:
• Collaborate with academic departments to understand talent requirements for various

roles and ensure recruitment aligns with organizational goals.

• Source, screen, and engage qualified candidates for teaching and non-teaching

positions.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising job openings,

conducting interviews, and offering roles to selected candidates.

• Maintain and develop effective recruitment strategies for a diverse candidate pool.

• Human Resource Academic Partnership:

• Act as the HR-Point-of-Contact for academic departments, advising and collaborating

on faculty hiring, retention, and organizational culture strategies.

• Build strong relationships with academic leaders and faculty to align HR initiatives

with the university educational goals.

• Assist in creating and implementing HR strategies that support the academic vision

and mission of the University.

• Employee Engagement & Retention:
• Design and implement employee engagement strategies aimed at increasing faculty

and staff satisfaction, motivation, and retention.

• Coordinate with senior HR leaders to develop feedback mechanisms, employee

surveys, and action plans to improve engagement levels.

• Support the development of faculty recognition programs and awards to celebrate

achievements and contributions.

• Rewards & Recognition:
• Design and manage rewards and recognition programs that foster a positive,

performance-driven culture.

• Provide insights and recommendations on employee compensation, incentive

structures, and recognition programs to improve overall employee satisfaction.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear,

concise, and professional emails, reports, and job descriptions.

• Data Analytics:
• Proficient in Excel and data analytics to analyse trends, track recruitment metrics,

evaluate HR strategies, and derive insights from complex data sets to improve

recruitment outcomes and enhance employee engagement.

• Eye for Detail:
• A keen eye for detail in reviewing resumes, applications, and recruitment data to

ensure accuracy and compliance, with the ability to spot discrepancies and

inconsistencies.

• Problem-Solving Skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills to quickly address HR challenges and optimize

processes, particularly in a dynamic academic environment.