Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job PurposeTo manage and deliver the full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle, from workforce requirements and candidate sourcing through selection, offer management, and onboarding. The role requires strong stakeholder management, the ability to manage multiple and high-priority vacancies under pressure, and experience supporting senior and executive-level hiring.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the end-to-end recruitment cycle, including requirement intake, sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interviews, selection, offer management, pre-employment activities, and onboarding.Partner closely with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand hiring requirements, role profiles, priorities, and expected timelines.Manage recruitment for multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and agreed turnaround times.Source and attract qualified candidates through appropriate sourcing channels, market mapping, direct sourcing, referrals, and professional networks.Conduct candidate screening and assessments to evaluate experience, competencies, and suitability against role requirements.Coordinate and facilitate interviews with hiring managers, panels, and relevant stakeholders.Support senior, leadership, and executive-level recruitment, including confidential and business-critical positions.Demonstrate confidence and professionalism when dealing with C-level executives, senior leaders, and key stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.Provide regular recruitment updates and proactively manage stakeholder expectations, risks, delays, and hiring challenges.Manage candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey and ensure professional and timely communication.Coordinate offer processes and ensure smooth transition of selected candidates into pre-boarding and onboarding.Manage onboarding activities and coordinate with relevant internal functions to ensure new joiners have a smooth and structured onboarding experience.Maintain accurate recruitment data, candidate records, trackers, and hiring documentation.Prepare and maintain recruitment dashboards, management reports, presentations, and hiring progress reports.Analyze recruitment data and provide insights related to vacancy progress, recruitment pipelines, turnaround times, bottlenecks, and hiring performance.Utilize Microsoft Excel and Power BI to analyze recruitment data, monitor KPIs, and develop clear management reporting.Develop professional PowerPoint presentations and executive-level reports to communicate recruitment progress, challenges, and key insights.Identify recruitment risks and bottlenecks and work proactively with stakeholders to resolve them.Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment and onboarding processes, tools, reporting, and candidate experience.Ensure recruitment activities comply with approved policies, procedures, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.Experience:Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or a related HR function, with demonstrated exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle.Required Knowledge & SkillsStrong experience in end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.Strong sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment capabilities.Proven ability to manage multiple vacancies and high-volume recruitment activities simultaneously.Experience supporting senior management, leadership, and executive-level hiring.Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and manage expectations across different levels of the organization.Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly for recruitment tracking, data analysis, and reporting.Good knowledge of Power BI and the ability to work with recruitment dashboards and data visualization.Strong PowerPoint and presentation-design skills, with the ability to develop clear and professional management and executive reports.Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate recruitment data into meaningful insights.Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-up.High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and executive-level recruitment.Strong candidate and stakeholder experience orientation.PreferredExperience recruiting for managerial, leadership, specialized, or business-critical positions.Experience working in a large, complex, or fast-paced organization.Experience presenting recruitment progress and hiring analytics to senior management.Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR systems.Experience in talent market mapping and proactive/headhunting approaches.