Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role: Specialist -Talent Acquisition (Lateral Hiring)

Experience: 2-4 years

Location: Bengaluru/Hyderabad (serving the APAC region)

Shift Timings - Needs to be flexible

About MarketStar

In everything we do, we believe in creating growth, for our clients, employees, and community. For the past 35+ years, we have been generating revenue for the most innovative tech companies globally through our outsourced B2B demand, sales, customer success, and revenue operations solutions. We are passionate about cultivating career advancements for our people and supporting them through mentorship, leadership, and career development programs. We provide service and support to our communities through the MarketStar Foundation.

Our exceptional team is the cornerstone of MarketStar's accomplishments. We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture and for being named a top employer. These achievements are a testament to our six core values, embraced by our 3,000+ employees worldwide. From our headquarters in Utah, USA, to our global offices in India, Ireland, Bulgaria, Mexico, the Philippines, and Australia, we all work together to drive innovation and success.

We are excited to have you apply to join our MarketStar team and cant wait to discuss how we can help you find growth.

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment while delivering a strong employer brand and positive candidate experience. This role partners closely with hiring managers and business leaders to identify talent needs, source and assess candidates, and provide data-driven insights through recruitment metrics. The specialist continuously improves hiring processes, advises stakeholders on best practices, and ensures efficient, high-quality talent acquisition aligned with organizational goals.

Read on to understand more about this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities & What Youll Need to Succeed

• Lead end-to-end hiring across full-time, contract, campus, and apprenticeship roles; strong with lateral & sales hiring and closing difficult/niche roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role needs, hiring plans, and timelines.
• Drive advanced sourcing using job boards, social media, referrals, X-Ray & Boolean search, and strong network-based sourcing.
• Screen, assess, and evaluate candidates for skill, fit, and culture; manage interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Execute campus hiring strategies and maintain relationships with colleges and vendor partners.
• Manage contract workforce hiring and ensure compliance with policies and SLAs.
• Lead apprenticeship hiring, onboarding, engagement, and compliance reporting.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines for critical and future needs.
• Track and report hiring metrics; create dashboards and insights for data-driven decisions.
• Enhance recruitment processes, stay updated with industry trends, and ensure a strong employer brand and candidate experience.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment, with a focus on full-cycle recruitment and sourcing.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting candidates for various roles in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
• Solid knowledge of recruitment strategies, techniques, and best practices.
• Experience in utilizing recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing tools.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.

Whats in it for you?

• Constant Learning and an entrepreneurial growth mindset
• Employee-centric benefits plan including but not limited to Comprehensive Health Insurance, generous Leave Policy, Covid Support, Vaccination drives, Wellbeing sessions, real-time grievance redressal, and work flexibility.
• We are a people-first organization with policies and processes that help you bring the best version of yourself into work including fast-track growth for high-potential folks.
• An opportunity to be associated with the worlds leading brands as clients
• To be a part of an organization with more than 60% of homegrown Leaders
• Customized training programs that are catered to personal and professional development
• We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.