Senior Specialist – Talent Acquisition (4–6 Years)

Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid)

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with 4–6 years of experience in technical hiring. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering and data science roles while partnering closely with hiring managers. Experience recruiting in the healthcare, AI, or life sciences space will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical positions (Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, QA, DevOps, etc.).
Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements, role expectations, and team fit.
Build effective sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job portals, GitHub, internal databases, networking, and referrals.
Screen, evaluate, and shortlist candidates based on technical and behavioral competencies.
Coordinate and manage interview processes, ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout.
Drive offer discussions, compensation fitment, negotiation, and closure.
Maintain recruitment dashboards, pipeline reports, and hiring metrics.
Develop and nurture a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
Support employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality technical talent.
Ensure compliance with hiring policies and documentation requirements.
Work closely with HR and leadership teams for workforce planning and recruitment strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

4–6 years of strong talent acquisition experience, preferably in technical hiring.
Experience recruiting for roles such as Software Engineers, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Product Managers, Cloud/DevOps Engineers, etc.
Prior experience in healthcare, health-tech, biotech, or life sciences hiring is a plus.
Proven ability to source passive candidates using advanced sourcing techniques.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to deliver in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Excellent negotiation, assessment, and relationship-building capabilities.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and hiring tools.

Behavioral Competencies

Proactive, self-driven, and detail-oriented.
Strong ownership and accountability.
Ability to multitask and prioritize under tight timelines.
Collaborative mindset with a passion for building great teams.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to hire for cutting-edge teams working at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and science.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Hybrid work model with flexibility.
Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on transforming healthcare through technology.