Recruitment Specialist

Job Description: Recruitment SpecialistLocation: Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition

Experience: 6+ years in end-to-end recruitment, including team handling

Employment Type: Full-time, work from office

Reports To: [Head of HR / TA Manager]

Role SummaryWe are looking for a target-driven Recruitment Specialist with 6+ years of hands-on hiring experience and proven team-handling skills. You will own the full recruitment cycle, guide a small team of recruiters, and deliver quality hires within agreed timelines and targets.

• Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end recruitment: requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding follow-up.
• Partner with hiring managers and department heads to understand manpower needs and define job profiles.
• Lead, mentor, and monitor a team of recruiters, setting daily and weekly targets and reviewing performance.
• Source candidates through job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed), social media, referrals, and databases.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future needs.
• Track hiring metrics such as time-to-fill, offer-to-join ratio, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness, and share regular reports.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and strong employer branding.
• Manage salary negotiations, offer rollouts, and reduce offer drop-offs.
• Maintain the ATS and recruitment records accurately and keep hiring compliant with company policies.
• Coordinate with vendors and consultants where required.
• Required Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree (MBA/PGDM in HR preferred).
• 6+ years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years leading or managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of hiring practices, sourcing techniques, Boolean search, and assessment methods.
• Experience with both volume and niche or lateral hiring.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding hiring targets under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good leadership, coaching, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with ATS tools and MS Excel/reporting.