Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Devanahalli , Incumbent should be based near the University campus

Experience: 12 years

Employment Type: Contractual

Role Purpose

The Recruitment Assistant will support the Talent Acquisition function by managing end-to-end recruitment coordination activities, including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling and maintaining recruitment trackers. The role ensures smooth candidate experience and timely closure of hiring requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates through job portals, internal databases, references and social media platforms.
• Screen resumes against role requirements and shortlist suitable candidates.
• Conduct brief preliminary information-gathering calls with candidates to assess interest, availability, experience and compensation expectations.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with internal and external panel members, ensuring availability and confirmations.
• Prepare and circulate interview schedules, candidate profiles and evaluation formats to panel members.
• Maintain accurate recruitment trackers, MIS and status reports for all open positions.
• Ensure timely follow-ups with candidates and hiring stakeholders at each stage of the process.
• Support documentation related to interview outcomes, selection recommendations and offer processing.
• Maintain candidate records and ensure data confidentiality and compliance.
• Assist in improving recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination and follow-up abilities.
• Attention to detail and comfort with trackers, spreadsheets and basic HR systems.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Professional approach while dealing with candidates and senior panel members.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Management or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in recruitment coordination, HR operations or talent acquisition support.
• Prior experience in academic/institutional hiring will be an added advantage.

Reporting To

Senior Manager HR