Talent Acquisition Specialist - AI Practice

Job description

Location: Chennai Job Summary We are searching for a for a high‑impact Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong IT Product / AI hiring mindset . This role goes beyond traditional sourcing and execution. We are seeking a Talent Advisor who can influence hiring decisions using market insights, engage senior AI and engineering talent, and act as a trusted partner to 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 JD intake to joining, ensuring speed, quality, and an excellent candidate experience 2. Quality‑Driven Talent Sourcing • Consistently identify and engage top‑quality talent across Data & AI, AI Architecture, AI Research, AI Engineering, Product Management, ML, and Ecosystem Partnerships • Use mainstream sourcing channels effectively : LinkedIn Recruiter, Job portals, Networking and employee referrals • Demonstrate hands‑on experience and curiosity to explore non‑traditional sourcing channels, including: GitHub, Stack Overflow, Advanced Google X‑Ray searches, LLM / AI‑based candidate search tools • Continuously experiment with new sourcing approaches to improve talent quality and pipeline health 3. Talent Market Insights & Advisory • Conduct in‑depth talent intelligence research on: Skill availability, Talent geography, Compensation benchmarks, Competitor hiring patterns • Use insights to: Influence Hiring Managers & Leaders and Recommend JD refinements based on market realities • Build credibility as a Talent Advisor , not just an execution partner 4. Senior Talent Engagement & Influence • Confidently engage with senior and niche technical talent • Effectively pitch HCL’s AI vision, growth opportunities, and business impact • Build long‑term relationships with passive candidates 5. Offer Management & Negotiation • Lead offer discussions and negotiations with candidates • Partner with HR and Hiring Leaders to: Justify salary proposals using market data, benchmarks, and candidate value and Secure timely approvals without compromising talent quality • Ensure win‑win outcomes for both HCL and candidates 6. Candidate Engagement & Joiner Conversion • Own post‑offer engagement strategy, including: Structured candidate engagement plans and Strong alignment and engagement throughout the notice period • Proactively ensure: Hiring Leaders connect with offered candidates • Deliver 95%+ offer‑to‑join conversion ratio 7. ATS & Compliance Excellence • Work extensively with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) • Ensure 100% recruitment process compliance via ATS. Required Skills & Experience • 5 to 9 years of IT full‑cycle recruitment experience • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills • Mandatory experience in AI/ Data & AI Hiring • Ability to operate as a trusted Talent Advisor to Hiring Managers and Leaders • Willingness to work from Chennai – Navalur office, all 5 Days.