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

1. 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

2. 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

7. 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