Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary
Job Description:
Talent Acquisition – AI Practice
Location: Chennai – Navalur (Work from Office) Bengalure – Any office Location
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
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
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.
Skill Requirements
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
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