Recruitment Specialist

Job Description: Recruitment Specialist Location: 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.