Talent Acquisition And Workforce Planning Specialist

What role will you play in the team

As a Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning Specialist at Jobaaj, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and scaling comprehensive recruitment strategies to support our rapid organizational growth across multiple business verticals in India. You will act as a strategic talent advisor to internal department heads, steering end-to-end recruitment life cycles while optimizing workforce capacity models, driving robust MIS reporting, and overseeing seamless employee onboarding frameworks.

What you will do

You will collaborate closely with executive stakeholders to analyze staffing metrics, forecast human resource requirements, and manage complex lateral hiring pipelines. Your day-to-day operations will encompass conducting rigorous candidate screenings, coordinating cross-departmental interview schedules, performing background verification protocols, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and executing data-driven recruitment analytics to minimize time-to-hire and maximize workforce efficiency.

Key responsibility

• Lead end-to-end talent sourcing and recruitment planning initiatives for various corporate departments utilizing advanced Boolean search strings and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Execute comprehensive workforce planning models and generate detailed MIS reports analyzing recruitment metrics, conversion rates, and sourcing channels.
• Manage lateral hiring drives, reference checks, and stringent background verification processes to maintain high standards of quality talent acquisition.
• Oversee structured onboarding programs, ensuring new hires are seamlessly integrated into company culture and operational workflows from day one.
• Partner with business stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals, manage employer branding initiatives, and negotiate competitive compensation offers.

Required Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with proven experience in recruitment analytics and workforce planning.
• Strong expertise in lateral hiring, end-to-end recruitment, resume screening, candidate sourcing, and rigorous background verification checks.
• Proficiency in HR operations, MIS reporting, reference checks execution, and comprehensive onboarding methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ATS software, HRIS platforms, and data-driven talent pipeline management techniques.

Benefits Included

• Competitive annual compensation package with performance-based recruitment incentives and structured appraisal cycles.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, casual leaves, and maternity/paternity leave policies in accordance with industry standards.
• Continuous professional development opportunities, HR certification sponsorships, and skill enhancement workshops.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work culture with regular team-building events and wellness programs.

A Day in the Life

Your day begins by analyzing daily recruitment metrics and reviewing MIS reports generated from the ATS. You then conduct virtual preliminary candidate screenings and coordinate complex multi-round interview schedules with departmental stakeholders. Midday involves strategizing lateral hiring pipelines and conducting detailed background verifications. The afternoon is dedicated to leading onboarding orientation for new joiners and collaborating with finance on salary negotiations and offer management.