This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 400000 - Rs 700000 (ie INR 4 - 7 LPA)

Min Experience: 0 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are passionate about people, hiring strategies, and building strong talent pipelines. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent while contributing to broader talent management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Support end-to-end talent acquisition processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates across multiple roles and functions.
Develop innovative strategies for niche talent acquisition, focusing on hard-to-fill and specialized roles by leveraging diverse sourcing channels such as job portals, social media, referrals, and networking.
Actively engage in talent mining by identifying and reaching out to passive candidates, building relationships, and maintaining consistent communication for future opportunities.
Build and maintain a strong talent pool of qualified candidates to ensure quick turnaround times for current and future hiring needs.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and hiring priorities to ensure alignment throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Assist in talent management initiatives by contributing to employer branding, candidate experience, and onboarding processes.
Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate records using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other tools.
Stay updated on industry trends, hiring best practices, and competitor strategies to continuously improve recruitment effectiveness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
0–3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR (internships included).
Strong understanding of talent acquisition fundamentals and sourcing techniques.
Exposure to niche talent acquisition or hiring for specialized roles is a plus.
Familiarity with talent mining tools such as LinkedIn and other professional networks.
Ability to build and manage a high-quality talent pool.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.
Proactive mindset with a passion for identifying and attracting top talent.