Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Baner, Pune (Work From Office)

Experience Required: 1 to 3 years

About Merito.ai:

Merito.ai is a new-age talent solutions company that blends Artificial Intelligence and Acquired

Intelligence to help startups and enterprises scale efficiently. We partner with fast-growing

companies across industries to provide curated, high-quality recruitment support, especially in

leadership, tech, product, marketing, and finance roles.

Role Overview:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Merito, you will play a key role in end-to-end hiring for diverse

roles across functions and industries. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role ideal for someone who

enjoys people interaction, research, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with clients to understand hiring needs and role requirements

- Source candidates using job portals, social media, referrals, and professional networks

- Conduct initial screening calls to assess fit, motivation, and communication

- Coordinate interviews and ensure timely follow-ups between clients and candidates

- Maintain accurate data on internal trackers and recruitment tools

- Build and nurture talent pipelines for recurring roles

- Prepare detailed candidate summaries to support decision-making

- Support offer rollouts and post-offer engagement to ensure joining

Prerequisites:

- 1 to 3 years of recruitment experience (agency or in-house)

- Candidates with External stakeholder management will be preferred

- Strong sourcing skills on platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, etc.

- Excellent verbal and written communication

- Understanding of hiring processes and ATS tools is a plus

- Self-driven, organized, and target-oriented

- Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities efficiently

- Must have own laptop

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

- Exposure to hiring for tech, product, marketing, or leadership roles

- Familiarity with Boolean search techniques and advanced LinkedIn sourcing

- Experience working with startups or high-growth companies

- Comfortable working in a target-driven environment

- Strong analytical mindset and good with documentation or reporting

- Ability to handle client communication and stakeholder coordination

Why Join Merito?

- Work with a fast-growing and agile team

- Exposure to diverse industries and leadership mandates

- Clear growth path with regular feedback and learning support

- Hybrid flexibility on Saturdays

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹28,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Day shift
Application Question(s):

What is your current ctc?
Work Location: In person