Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Experience:

4–8 Years Location:

Chennai Department:

Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Employment Type:

Full-Time - Work from office.

About the Role We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

to drive end-to-end recruitment across technical, and Next Gen hiring initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong stakeholder management skills, expertise in sourcing strategies, and a proven track record of closing positions within defined timelines. Key Responsibilities Manage

end-to-end recruitment lifecycle

(sourcing to onboarding). Lead hiring for

Next Gen skills

such as

Data Engineering, Data Science, GenAI, Cloud, Product, and emerging technology roles. Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce planning and future skill requirements. Build strong talent pipelines through multiple sourcing channels (Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, vendor partners, etc.). Conduct initial screening, competency-based interviews, and coordinate further interview rounds. Drive campus hiring, early career programs, and strategic talent mapping initiatives. Ensure quality hiring by maintaining strong resume-to-interview and offer-to-join ratios. Handle salary negotiations and offer rollouts. Track and report recruitment metrics (TAT, offer conversion ratio, pipeline health). Maintain ATS discipline and ensure recruitment data accuracy. Mentor junior recruiters and support team hiring targets. Contribute to employer branding and candidate experience initiatives. Required Skills & Competencies 4–8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition (IT / Emerging Tech hiring). Proven experience hiring for

Next Gen / emerging technology roles . Strong sourcing expertise with advanced Boolean search skills. Experience handling mid-level to senior-level mandates. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong negotiation and closure skills. Ability to manage multiple roles in a fast-paced environment. Data-driven mindset with strong reporting and Excel skills. Preferred Qualifications MBA / PGDM in HR or relevant field preferred. Experience in a fast-growing or startup environment is an added advantage. Exposure to campus hiring, tech communities, or hackathon-based hiring preferred.