Job Description

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Pune (Wanawadi)

Key Deliverables for the position are as follows:

A. Recruitment Strategy & Execution

Design and implement recruitment strategies aligned to organisational goals and program cycles. Drive end-to-end hiring for program roles (e.g., fellows, trainers, field officers), interns, and central office staff. Manage job postings, outreach campaigns, campus/institution partnerships, and candidate pipelines. Use innovative sourcing techniques, including social media, referrals, and sectoral networks.

B. Talent Partnerships & Outreach

Build and maintain partnerships with universities, fellowships, talent incubators, and other sources of mission-aligned candidates. Represent the organization at career fairs, webinars, and recruitment events. Build and maintain a talent brand that reflects organisation's values and culture.

C. Selection & Assessment

Design and execute fair and inclusive selection processes (screening, assessments, interviews, reference checks) Coordinate with hiring managers and program teams to ensure clarity of role requirements and fit. Create assessment tools and role-specific evaluation rubrics.

D. Onboarding & Transition

Oversee pre-joining documentation, onboarding planning, and smooth integration of new hires. Ensure warm, timely, and informative touchpoints throughout the candidate journey. Track early performance and feedback to improve quality of hire.

E. People Operations Support

Maintain an updated and well-organised recruitment tracker and HR database. Collaborate with HR/admin to ensure offer letters, contracts, and compliance. Support in documenting and updating policies related to hiring and people practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor's or master's in human resources, Psychology, Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, recruitment/talent acquisition, preferably with a mix of corporate and social sector exposure. Travel Requirement: Willingness to travel extensively across locations is essential for this role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Prior experience with campus hiring and large-volume recruitment is an advantage. Proficiency in recruitment platforms and tools (HRIS, ATS, Google Workspace), and outreach channels. Process-driven, highly organised, and able to manage multiple open roles simultaneously. Passion for social impact and comfort working in a growing, mission-driven, field-oriented organisation.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Work with responsibility and dedication, always putting students first. Act with honesty, and empathy to build trust and make an impact. Stay committed, disciplined to making quality education accessible for all children. Solve problems with a positive and practical mindset. Think creatively to improve the program's success. Keep a positive attitude and inspire others to work with passion.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency in English, Hindi, and the local language is essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ?800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person