Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

About CGH Earth

Established in 1954, CGH Earth is a pioneer of eco-luxury hospitality, experiential travel, and wellness retreats across India. Built on a philosophy of responsible tourism, our properties celebrate local culture, empower regional communities, and practice deep environmental stewardship. Join us in delivering authentic, soul-enriching experiences to our guests!

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of the recruitment process. This includes sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding high-caliber candidates across various departments. The role requires leveraging multiple recruitment channels, leveraging data to refine hiring strategies, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience that aligns with the company’s employer brand.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Candidate Attraction

• Proactively source candidates using recruitment tools ( LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, Glassdoor, etc. ), specialised job boards, and social media platforms.
• Build and maintain an active talent pipeline for key, hard-to-fill, or recurring positions.
• Implement direct sourcing and headhunting strategies to attract passive job seekers.

2. Full-Lifecycle Recruitment

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify headcount needs, define candidate profiles, and draft clear job descriptions.
• Screen incoming resumes, conduct initial phone/video interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications, culture fit, and expectations.
• Coordinate and schedule multi-stage interviews between candidates and internal hiring panels.

3. Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, headhunters, and job consultants when external search support is needed.

4. Offer Management & Onboarding

• Lead offer negotiations, including salary discussions, benefits, and start dates, in alignment with HR policies.
• Extend formal job offers and manage candidate engagement during the pre-boarding phase to minimize drop-outs.
• Partner with the core HR team to ensure a smooth transition into employee orientation and onboarding.

5. Employer Branding & Networking

• Represent the company at job fairs, campus recruitment events, and industry networking meetups.
• Collaborate with marketing/HR to enhance the company’s career page and social media employer branding.

6. Data & Recruitment Analytics

• Track and report key recruitment metrics, such as Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Quality-of-Hire, and Source Effectiveness.

Standard Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of full-cycle recruitment experience. Experience in the hospitality industry is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in recruitment tools and databases ( LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, Etc.. ).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Hindi is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously.