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 strong 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

2. 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 current sourcing approaches to improve talent quality and pipeline health

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

Other Requirements

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