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 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

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