Chennai, Tamil NaduNagpur, Maharashtra

Job Summary

Talent Acquisition Specialist – AI Practice

Location: Chennai or Nagpur

Experience: 2+ Years (IT Full‑Cycle Recruitment)

Job Summary

We are searching for a for a high‑impact Talent Acquisition Specialist with a robust IT Product / AI hiring mindset . This role goes beyond traditional sourcing and execution. We are seeking a Talent Advisor who can influence hiring decisions using market insights, engage senior AI and engineering talent, and act as a trusted partner to business and HR leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. End‑to‑End Recruitment Ownership

Manage full‑cycle recruitment for niche and senior‑level roles Drive hiring from JD intake to joining, ensuring speed, quality, and an excellent candidate experience
1. Quality‑Driven Talent Sourcing

Consistently identify and engage top‑quality talent across AI Architecture, AI Research, AI Engineering, Product Management, ML, and Ecosystem Partnerships Use mainstream sourcing channels effectively:

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job portals

Networking and employee referrals

Demonstrate hands‑on experience and curiosity to explore non‑traditional sourcing channels, including:

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Advanced Google X‑Ray searches

LLM / AI‑based candidate search tools

Continuously experiment with new sourcing approaches to improve talent quality and pipeline health

1. Talent Market Insights & Advisory

Conduct in‑depth talent intelligence research on:

Skill availability

Talent geography

Compensation benchmarks

Competitor hiring patterns

Use insights to:

Influence Hiring Managers and Leaders

Recommend JD refinements based on market realities





Build credibility as a Talent Advisor , not just an execution partner

1. Senior Talent Engagement & Influence

Confidently engage with senior and niche technical talent Effectively pitch HCL’s AI vision, growth opportunities, and business impact

Build long‑term relationships with passive candidates

1. Offer Management & Negotiation

Lead offer discussions and negotiations with candidates Partner with HR and Hiring Leaders to:

Justify salary proposals using market data, benchmarks, and candidate value

Secure timely approvals without compromising talent quality

Ensure win‑win outcomes for both HCL and candidates

1. Candidate Engagement & Joiner Conversion

Own post‑offer engagement strategy, including:

Structured candidate engagement plans

Strong alignment and engagement throughout the notice period

Proactively ensure:

Hiring Leaders connect with offered candidates

Deliver 95%+ offer‑to‑join conversion ratio

1. ATS & Compliance Excellence

Work extensively with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Ensure 100% recruitment process compliance via ATS.

Skill Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

2+ years of IT full‑cycle recruitment experience

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

Experience in product, AI, or niche technology hiring preferred

Ability to operate as a trusted Talent Advisor to Hiring Managers and Leaders

Willingness to work from Chennai – Navalur office or Nagpur

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