Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Description

MelangeIndia is a leading provider of comprehensive OS&E (Operating Supplies and Equipment) and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) solutions for hospitality, commercial, and residential projects. The company specializes in tailored procurement services and turnkey solutions that focus on guest experience, operational efficiency, and aesthetic impact. With an extensive network of trusted suppliers and manufacturers, MelangeIndia sources high-quality products that align with each project’s vision, budget, and scale. The team collaborates closely with clients from concept development through procurement, logistics, and installation, ensuring customized solutions and high levels of customer satisfaction. Applicants can expect to join a professional, detail-oriented organization committed to creating exceptional spaces for a diverse portfolio of projects.

Job Description: Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Bengaluru (Head Office) Work Mode: Full-time, Work from Office Experience: Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in recruitment Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Maximum Budget: ₹3.5 LPA

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist with a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in end-to-end Non-IT recruitment. The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring requirements and sourcing candidates to screening, interview coordination, salary negotiation, and ensuring successful candidate onboarding. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent stakeholder management abilities, and the capability to close positions within tight deadlines. Experience in product-based companies or retail environments will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for Non-IT positions across various departments and organizational levels, including mid-level to senior leadership and head-level openings.
• Requirement Gathering: Coordinate with internal teams and hiring managers to understand manpower requirements, job specifications, experience criteria, and hiring priorities.
• Job Description Preparation: Prepare clear and relevant job descriptions based on business requirements and ensure timely posting across suitable recruitment platforms.
• Candidate Sourcing: Source candidates through multiple recruitment portals and platforms, including Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, Joghai, WorkIndia, Apna, Monster, and other relevant job boards and professional networks.
• Profile Screening: Understand job requirements thoroughly and screen resumes effectively to identify suitable candidates and maintain a strong pipeline of quality profiles.
• Recruitment Agency Management: Identify, onboard, and coordinate with recruitment agencies to source relevant profiles and fulfil hiring requirements within agreed timelines.
• Interview Coordination: Coordinate with hiring managers, interview panels, and candidates to schedule interviews, share feedback, and ensure a smooth and timely selection process.
• Candidate Follow-up and Closure: Maintain continuous communication with shortlisted candidates, manage follow-ups, negotiate compensation within approved budgets, address concerns, and convince selected candidates to join.
• Offer Management and Joining: Follow up with selected candidates throughout the offer and pre-joining stages to minimize offer dropouts and ensure successful joining.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with hiring managers, internal teams, recruitment agencies, and candidates.
• Recruitment Tracking and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment trackers covering hiring requirements, sourcing channels, candidate details, interview stages, feedback, offers, joining status, and position closure timelines.
• Timely Position Closure: Prioritize open positions, manage multiple requirements simultaneously, and ensure vacancies are closed within tight deadlines without compromising candidate quality.
• Blue-Collar Recruitment: Handle blue-collar hiring requirements whenever required, using appropriate sourcing channels and recruitment strategies.
• Employer Branding: Support employer branding initiatives and promote the organization as an attractive workplace to prospective candidates.
• Process Improvement: Identify sourcing challenges, resolve recruitment bottlenecks, and adopt effective strategies to improve hiring efficiency and quality.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or HR, preferably with hands-on experience in end-to-end Non-IT recruitment.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or any relevant discipline.
• Practical experience sourcing candidates through job portals, recruitment agencies, professional networks, and other relevant channels.
• Experience hiring across multiple departments, including:
• Accounts and Finance
• Warehouse and Inventory
• Procurement and Supply Chain
• Backend Sales
• Sales and Marketing
• Business Operations
• Human Resources
• Other corporate, operational, and blue-collar functions as required.
• Ability to recruit across different seniority levels, from mid-level positions to senior management and head-level roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong candidate engagement, negotiation, and convincing abilities.
• Strong understanding of job descriptions, candidate evaluation, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Good stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, hiring managers, interviewers, and external recruitment agencies.
• Strong organizational, time-management, multitasking, and follow-up skills.
• A proactive attitude, problem-solving mind