Job Summary

We are seeking Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong IT product and AI hiring mindset. The role goes beyond traditional sourcing and execution. The successful candidate will operate as a Talent Advisor who uses market intelligence to influence hiring decisions, engages senior AI and engineering talent, and partners credibly with business and HR leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment Ownership

- Manage full-cycle recruitment for niche and senior-level roles.
- Drive hiring from job-description intake through joining, balancing speed, quality, compliance, and candidate experience.

2. Quality-Driven Talent Sourcing

- Identify and engage high-quality talent across AI Architecture, AI Research, AI Engineering, Machine Learning, Product Management, and Ecosystem Partnerships.
- Use LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, skilled networks, and employee referrals effectively.
- Explore non-traditional channels including GitHub, Stack Overflow, advanced Google X-Ray searches, and LLM/AI-based candidate search tools.
- Continuously test new sourcing approaches to strengthen talent quality and pipeline health.

3. Talent Market Insights and Advisory

- Conduct talent intelligence research covering skill availability, talent geography, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring patterns.
- Use market evidence to influence Hiring Managers and Leaders and recommend practical JD refinements.
- Build credibility as a Talent Advisor rather than operating only as an execution partner.

4. Senior Talent Engagement and Influence

- Engage confidently with senior and niche technical talent.
- Present HCL’s AI vision, growth opportunities, and business impact in a compelling manner.




- Build long-term relationships with passive candidates.

5. Offer Management and Negotiation

- Lead candidate offer discussions and negotiations.
- Partner with HR and Hiring Leaders to justify salary proposals using market data, compensation benchmarks, and candidate value.
- Secure timely approvals while protecting talent quality and creating balanced outcomes for HCL and candidates.

6. Candidate Engagement and Joiner Conversion

- Own the post-offer engagement strategy, including structured touchpoints and alignment throughout the notice period.
- Ensure Hiring Leaders connect with offered candidates at relevant stages.
- Deliver a 80%+ offer-to-join conversion ratio.

7. ATS and Compliance Excellence

- Use the Applicant Tracking System extensively and maintain accurate recruitment records.
- Ensure 100% recruitment process compliance through the ATS.

Skill Requirements

- Strong full-cycle recruitment capability for niche, senior, and technology roles.
- Proven sourcing expertise across mainstream and non-traditional talent channels.
- Working understanding of AI, Machine Learning, engineering, product, and related niche technology talent markets.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, consulting, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to interpret talent-market data and translate it into actionable hiring recommendations.

Must Have Skill

AI Recruitment

Good to Have Skill

Other Requirements

Location - India
Experience - 10+ years of IT full-cycle recruitment experience
Preferred Background - Experience in product, AI, or niche technology hiring
Performance Expectations 80%+ offer-to-join conversion and 100% recruitment process compliance
Work Style - Individual contributor with a hands-on, high-ownership, quality-focused approach

📌 Talent Acquisition Manager (India)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 India