Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Consultant / Recruiter

Location: Nallakunta, Hyderabad (WFO)
Employment: Full-Time Experience: 2–5 Years

JHR Solutions is a boutique recruitment and executive search firm with over 18 years of experience in partnering with organizations to identify and hire exceptional talent. We specialize in Mid-Management, Leadership, and Specialist Hiring across industries including FMCG, FMCD, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer, Engineering, Technology, Healthcare, and Emerging Businesses. Unlike volume recruitment firms, we focus on quality over quantity. Every assignment is approached through market research, talent mapping, and consultative hiring. Our recruiters work closely with clients and candidates, acting as trusted advisors throughout the hiring journey. At JHR Solutions, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse roles, interact with senior professionals, and build expertise across multiple industries while learning modern recruitment practices powered by AI.

About the Role

•         As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will own the recruitment lifecycle for assigned mandates—from understanding clients, their requirements, identifying (sourcing) talent to screening and shortlisting candidates and coordinating interviews.

•         This is a target-driven, performance-oriented role where success is measured by the quality and speed of candidate delivery rather than just activity.

•         The role is ideal for individuals who enjoy research, conversations, problem-solving, and building professional relationships.

Responsibilities

Understand Clients & their Requirements:

•         Do thorough research on the client; Their history, geography, their product and services, their head count and turnover, their competition. To be able to identify the talent pool and pitch the client to the candidate. Study Job Descriptions and understand hiring requirements. Identify mandatory skills, preferred experience, and target industries. Develop sourcing strategies for each hiring mandate.

Candidate Sourcing & Market Mapping

•         Source candidates using LinkedIn, job portals, databases, referrals, Boolean searches, and networking platforms. Conduct company and talent mapping to identify candidates from target organizations. Build quality candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Continuously research industries, competitors, and emerging talent trends.

Candidate Engagement

•         Reach out to prospective candidates through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other professional channels. Present opportunities effectively and generate candidate interest. Build long-term relationships with professionals across industries. Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Screening & Assessment

•         Conduct structured screening interviews to evaluate technical fit, functional expertise, career aspirations, communication skills, and cultural fit. Assess compensation expectations, notice periods, relocation preferences, and motivation for change. Prepare comprehensive candidate summaries for client submission.

Recruitment Process Management

•         Coordinate interviews between clients and candidates. Track candidate movement across recruitment stages. Follow up regularly with both clients and candidates. Ensure timely closure of hiring assignments.

Database Management & Documentation

•         Maintain an organized candidate database. Update recruitment trackers and CRM accurately. Ensure all candidate interactions and feedback are documented.

Research & Continuous Learning:

•         Successful recruiters never stop learning.

•         You will be expected to: Understand different industries and business models. Learn organizational structures and career progressions. Stay updated on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and talent movements. Regularly improve sourcing techniques and recruitment strategies.

Leverage AI to Improve Productivity

AI is becoming an essential productivity tool for recruiters. You will be encouraged to use AI responsibly for:

•         Creating Boolean search strings. Drafting candidate outreach messages. Summarizing resumes. Preparing candidate profiles. Researching companies and industries. Generating interview questions. Writing professional emails. Improving communication quality. Organizing research and market insights. The recruiter should view AI as an assistant that enhances productivity—not as a replacement for judgment or relationship building.

Take Ownership of Results

•         Successful recruiters: Take complete ownership of assigned mandates. Proactively solve sourcing challenges. Follow up consistently. Manage priorities effectively while working remotely. Deliver high-quality candidates within agreed timelines.

Targets / Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Performance will be measured on both activity and delivery.

Weekly KPIs

•         Source 250-300 relevant candidates

•         Conduct 75-100 screening calls

•         Submit 25-30 qualified profiles to clients

•         Maintain 100% updated recruitment tracker

•         Achieve timely follow-ups on all active candidates

What It Takes to Succeed in This Role

You will be successful if you are:

•         Curious: Great recruiters enjoy learning about businesses, industries, and people.

•         Research-Oriented: You enjoy finding information, connecting dots, and identifying hidden talent.

•         Excellent Communicator: You can build rapport with professionals over phone, email, and LinkedIn while maintaining professionalism.

•         Self-Disciplined: Since this is a work-from-home role, you can manage your own schedule, remain productive, and consistently achieve targets without constant supervision.

•         Persistent: Recruitment involves follow-ups, objections, and rejections. Successful recruiters stay motivated and continue building relationships.

•         Organized: You can manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, and prioritize effectively.

•         Adaptable: You embrace new technologies, especially AI-powered tools, and continuously improve your working methods.

Must Have

•         Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong internet research skills. Comfortable speaking with professionals over phone. Ability to work independently from home. Self-motivated with a target-oriented mindset. Strong ownership and accountability. Basic proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets. Willingness to learn recruitment and executive search. Stable internet connection and a dedicated workspace.

Good to Have

•         MBA or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Marketing, or related disciplines. Prior recruitment or sales experience. Familiarity with LinkedIn sourcing. Basic understanding of Boolean search. Experience using ChatGPT or other AI tools productively. Knowledge of FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Technology, or Consumer industries. Experience using an ATS or recruitment CRM.

Why Join JHR Solutions?

•         Work directly on real hiring mandates across diverse industries.

•         Learn executive search and research-driven recruitment.

•         Receive structured training and mentorship from experienced recruiters.

•         Gain exposure to leadership and specialist hiring.

•         Develop expertise in modern, AI-enabled recruitment practices.

•         Be part of a boutique firm where your contribution directly impacts client success and business growth.

Success in This Role Means...

Within your first 6–12 months, you should be able to:

•         Independently manage multiple hiring mandates.

•         Build high-quality candidate pipelines through research and sourcing.

•         Conduct professional screening interviews with confidence.

•         Deliver candidates that convert into interviews, offers, and successful joins.

•         Become a trusted recruitment consultant for both clients and candidates.

This is not just a recruitment job—it's an opportunity to build a career in executive search, talent advisory, and strategic hiring while working in a flexible, performance-driven environment.