Job Overview: Position Name Talent Acquisition Specialist Work Location Bangalore HR (TA) Department About Wadhwani Foundation (www.wfglobal.org): Mission: Accelerating economic development in emerging economies through high-value job creation Objectives: Enabling the creation of 10M jobs and placement of 25M by 2030 across 20-25 emerging economies Wadhwani Foundation is a not-for-profit with the primary mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies by driving large-scale job creation through entrepreneurship, innovation and skills development. Founded in 2000 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, today the Foundation is scaling impact in 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America through various Initiatives. More details on the various programs at the end of the document. Job Description:

The Role Context: As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for closure of assigned positions including day-to-day operational aspects of the TA team deliverables. A key objective of the role is to closure of positions within the specified timelines, quality and cost. This role is also expected to contribute towards strengthen the talent acquisition strategies, employer branding and sourcing pipeline.

Key Responsibilities: • Understand job roles, interact with hiring managers, and ensure JDs are clearly defined • Source for all levels / job roles, through direct channels and networks, and ensure closure of 90% of the positions inhouse. • Manage end to end hiring of positions, including screening, scheduling, interviewing, offer negotiations, offer roll out and onboarding • Stay updated on all of the Foundation programs, and pitch the role / organization to the candidates • Attract and retain the attention of right talent through the interview process, and ensure high candidate satisfactions scores • Continually seek out opportunities for process improvements, thus increasing customer satisfaction • Ensure recruitment KPIs are met in terms of Cost, Quality and Time. • Stay abreast with the recruitment trends, talent market, and advice management/hiring managers on the latest trends • Drive employee referral program to build a strong pipeline of talent • Ensure closure of positions through the empaneled partners (contingent workforce, search firms, job posting agencies, temporary staffing agencies etc.) • Maintain all records, data, analysis in the defined format.

Skills & Experience: • Applicants must hold a relevant post-graduate degree in Human Resources, MBA or allied disciplines • Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant experience • Experience is hiring Tech roles and non Tech roles • Experience in both domestic and international recruitment, including ability to handle search mandates • Able to independently close positions, attention to details, ability to meet deadlines; can thrive in an ambiguous environment; • Team player; with good interpersonal skills, willing to work in a multicultural environment with teams in different countries • Ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures • Good English-language skills, both spoken and written • Strong skills in using technology, including knowledge of MS office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Knowledge of working on any ATS tool