Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)
GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
About the Role
- 5 days onsite night shift role (10:30pm to 7:30am IST) based in Airoli, Navi Mumbai.
- Supports end-to-end recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, pre-employment, and onboarding, to ensure timely and high-quality hiring outcomes.
- Partners closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to identify, evaluate, and select candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to understand and support hiring needs.
- Post job openings on internal and external platforms and execute sourcing strategies.
- Develop sourcing plans and conduct targeted sourcing activities.
- Define technical and behavioral selection criteria in partnership with HR Business Partners and hiring managers.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings and assess candidate profiles.
- Shortlist qualified candidates and present recommendations to interviewing managers.
- Schedule interviews and oversee preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
- Ensure integrity of the Applicant Tracking System (Workday) through accurate maintenance of applicant documents, job descriptions, offer letters, forms, job requisitions, and applicant dispositions.
- Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners to develop, extend, and negotiate employment offers.
- Generate and distribute offer letters, including required links and forms.
- Maintain strong candidate communication throughout the hiring process, including acceptance and rejection notifications.
- Initiate and review background checks and pre-employment screening activities.
- Coordinate onboarding documentation, equipment provisioning, and communications with appropriate internal teams.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Applicant Tracking System (Workday)
Qualifications
- Clearly and professionally communicates information, adapting messaging and style to suit diverse audiences, including candidates, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders.
- Builds positive, respectful relationships with candidates and business partners and collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes.
- Conducts structured interviews and candidate screenings to accurately assess qualifications, fit, and potential.
- Effectively partners with hiring managers and business leaders, demonstrating strong follow-through and accountability.
- Delivers a high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers through responsiveness, professionalism, and care.
- Successfully manages multiple positions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
- Consistently follows established processes and ensures adherence to legal, regulatory, and organizational compliance standards.



