Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description – Talent Acquisition Manager

Location- Kolkata (PAN India hiring)

Industry- Ed-tech/ Skill Development

Company Overview

Laureates Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd. is India's leading provider of National Mission for

Skill Development, Content Engine, and SaaS Platforms for the Pre-Primary, K-12, and

Higher Education ecosystems.

We are looking for enthusiastic and confident Tele Callers who are passionate about

communication and outreach. As a Tele Caller, you will be responsible for initiating

conversations with schools and educational institutions to share information about our

offerings and gather relevant feedback.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead end-to-end

recruitment efforts across the organization. The role involves designing and implementing

effective hiring strategies, managing employer branding, and partnering with business

leaders to ensure timely acquisition of high-quality talent aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Hiring & Workforce Planning:

● Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop recruitment strategies.

● Create and implement sourcing strategies to build a strong talent pipeline.

Recruitment Operations:

● Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: job postings, sourcing, screening,

interviewing, and offer management.

● Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and diversity & inclusion

initiatives.

Team Leadership:● Lead, mentor, and guide the recruitment team to achieve targets.

● Monitor KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire) and prepare regular reports for

leadership.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:

● Promote the organization as an employer of choice through social media, events,

and partnerships.

● Ensure a seamless, engaging, and professional experience for candidates at every

stage.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

● Work closely with department heads to define role requirements and selection

criteria.

● Provide data-driven insights and market intelligence to support business decisions.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

(Master’s preferred).

● Proven experience (3–5 years) in talent acquisition, preferably in a managerial role.

● Strong knowledge of recruitment tools, ATS systems, and social media hiring.

● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

● Analytical mindset with experience in recruitment metrics and reporting.

Preferred Attributes:

● Experience in large-scale hiring or niche skill recruitment.

● Exposure to employer branding initiatives

● Strong networking abilities and relationship management skills.