Job SummaryTalent Acquisition - AI Practice Location: Chennai - Navalur (Work from Office) Bengalure - Any office Location

Job Summary:

HCL Tech AI Practice is looking for a highimpact 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

1. EndtoEnd Recruitment Ownership

Manage fullcycle recruitment for niche and seniorlevel roles.

Drive hiring from JD intake to joining, ensuring speed, quality, and an excellent candidate experience.

2. QualityDriven Talent Sourcing

Consistently identify and engage topquality talent across AI.

Use mainstream sourcing channels effectively:

- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Job portals
- Networking and employee referrals

Demonstrate handson experience and curiosity to explore nontraditional sourcing channels, including:

- GitHub
- Stack Overflow
- Advanced Google XRay searches
- LLM / AIbased candidate search tools

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

- Talent Market Insights & Advisory

Conduct indepth 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.

- Senior Talent Engagement & Influence

Confidently engage with senior and niche technical talent.

Effectively pitch HCL's AI vision, growth opportunities, and business impact.

Build longterm relationships with passive candidates.

- 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 winwin outcomes for both HCL and candidates.

- Candidate Engagement & Joiner Conversion

Own postoffer engagement strategy, including:

- Structured candidate engagement plans
- Strong alignment and engagement throughout the notice period

Proactively ensure:

- Hiring Leaders connect with offered candidates
- Deliver 90%+ offertojoin conversion ratio.

- ATS & Compliance Excellence

Work extensively with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Ensure 100% recruitment process compliance via ATS.

Skill RequirementsRequired Skills & Experience

- 5 to 15 years of IT fullcycle 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.

Other Requirements

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