Talent Acquisition Specialist – AI Practice

Talent Acquisition Specialist – AI Practice

Location: Chennai – Navalur (Work from Office)

Experience: 5-15 Years (IT Full‑Cycle Recruitment)

Job Summary

HCL Tech AI Practice is looking 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

• 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

• Quality‑Driven Talent Sourcing

Consistently identify and engage top‑quality talent across AI Architecture, AI Research, AI Engineering, Product Management, ML, and 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 and Leaders

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

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

Strong alignment and engagement throughout the notice period Proactively ensure: Hiring Leaders connect with offered candidates

Deliver 90%+ offer‑to‑join conversion ratio

• ATS & Compliance Excellence

Work extensively with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Ensure 100% recruitment process compliance via ATS.

Required Skills & Experience

5 to 15 years of IT full‑cycle recruitment experience

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

Experience in product, AI, or niche technology hiring preferred

Ability to operate as a trusted Talent Advisor to Hiring Managers and Leaders

Willingness to work from Chennai – Navalur office