Talent Acquisition Associate

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate

Department: Human Resources -Talent Acquisition
Location: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Reporting To: Head – Human Resources / Talent Acquisition Lead

About the Role

Join Special Mineral Specialties Pvt. Ltd. as a Talent Acquisition Associate and contribute to building a strong and capable workforce for the organization.

In this role, you will support the company’s hiring initiatives by identifying, attracting, and engaging talented candidates across different functions including operations, plant management, sales, and corporate roles. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and ensure that recruitment processes are efficient, structured, and aligned with the organization’s growth plans.

This position provides exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle and offers the opportunity to develop strong expertise in sourcing, candidate evaluation, employer branding, and campus recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the end-to-end recruitment process including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
• Work closely with department heads and hiring managers to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Source candidates through multiple channels including job portals, LinkedIn, professional networks, and campus recruitment initiatives.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate assessments to evaluate suitability for open positions.
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and internal interview panels.
• Maintain and update candidate databases, recruitment trackers, and hiring reports.
• Support campus recruitment activities including college coordination, placement drives, and candidate engagement.
• Ensure smooth candidate experience throughout the recruitment process including communication and follow-ups.
• Assist in developing employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality talent
• Coordinate with HR operations teams for offer rollouts, documentation, and onboarding processes.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate candidate profiles and assess skill–role alignment.
• Good organizational and coordination abilities to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously.
• Strong networking and sourcing capabilities.
• Attention to detail in managing candidate records and recruitment documentation.
• Ability to build relationships with hiring managers, colleges, and candidates.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with job portals or applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced recruitment environment.

Educational Qualification

Ability to work in a fast-paced recruitment environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Management (BBA / BMS / B. Com)

OR

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources (MBA HR / PGDM HR)
  

Experience

• Freshers or candidates with 0–2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR coordination roles.
• Internship exposure in recruitment, staffing, campus hiring, or HR operations will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with job portals, LinkedIn sourcing, or recruitment tools is preferred but not mandatory.

Why Join Us?

• Gain exposure to end-to-end recruitment: Learn how organizations attract, evaluate, and hire talent across multiple functions.
• Work closely with business leaders: Collaborate with different departments to understand workforce requirements and hiring strategies.
• Build strong talent sourcing skills: Develop expertise in identifying and engaging high-potential candidates.
• Develop a career in HR and recruitment: Gain foundational experience in talent acquisition within a growing industrial organization.