Talent Acquisition Manager

• *Job Summary**
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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**
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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, professional 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**
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• 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**
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AI Recruitment

• *Good to Have Skill**
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• *Other Requirements**
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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