Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - India Hiring

Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

For more information, visit https://www.onereal.com/

Work Schedule: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST (hours may vary, dependent upon business need)

Location: Remote - India. Candidates MUST reside in India to be considered.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive the recruitment process and help build a high-performing team that will support our company’s growth and strategic objectives. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent across multiple domains, including tech, product, design, and non-tech roles. By collaborating closely with hiring managers, you will design effective recruitment strategies, optimize candidate experience, and contribute to employer branding. The ideal candidate should have at least 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably within a SaaS or product-based organization, and possess strong sourcing and recruitment skills.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative, customized sourcing strategies using various channels (job boards, social media, networking events, talent pools, etc.) to identify and attract top-tier talent, including leadership positions.

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of highly qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs, ensuring readiness for key roles.

• Screen resumes and applications to shortlist candidates based on qualifications and experience.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including conducting phone or video interviews, coordinating interviews with hiring managers, negotiating compensation packages, coordinating assessment tests, and reference checks.

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing expert guidance on market conditions, candidate availability, and recruiting best practices.

• Provide regular updates and recruitment progress reports to the Director of Talent Acquisition and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and collaboration throughout the hiring process.

• Develop and implement employer branding strategies to position Real as an attractive employer in the market and align with Global Talent Acquisition branding strategies.

• Mentor and coach peers, sharing expertise and best practices to develop the team's capabilities and performance.

• Partner with the Director of Talent Acquisition to refine recruitment processes, implement efficiencies, and drive innovation in global talent acquisition.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring practices.

• Champion a world-class candidate experience by maintaining timely, transparent, and professional communication throughout the recruitment process.

• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and candidate satisfaction.

• Leverage data insights to optimize recruitment processes and improve overall efficiency.

• Work closely with hiring managers to deeply understand their hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.

• Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition to align recruitment efforts with broader organizational initiatives.

• Provide regular updates and feedback to the Director of Talent Acquisition, hiring managers and leadership regarding the status of recruitment efforts.

• Manage recruitment advertising campaigns across multiple platforms (job boards, social media, etc.).

• Utilize social media platforms to promote open roles, connect with potential candidates, and engage passive job seekers.

• Drive diversity and inclusion efforts through tailored sourcing and recruitment initiatives.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Experience in recruiting for tech, non-tech, product, and design roles in a SaaS environment.

• Proven experience leading global staffing efforts specializing in high-impact, leadership, and niche roles.

• Strong proficiency in sourcing candidates through various channels including job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and employee referrals.

• Ability to create and execute strategies that enhance the company’s employer brand and attract top-tier talent.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership and influence hiring decisions.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in applicant tracking systems (e.g., Ashby), job portals (Naukri, iimjobs.com, etc.), recruitment software, and collaboration tools such as Google Suite and Slack. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter is highly preferred.  

• Ability to track, analyze, and leverage recruitment data to inform decision-making and improve processes.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to thoroughly evaluate candidates to ensure a strong fit.

• A self-starter who anticipates hiring needs and identifies potential candidates ahead of time.

• Flexible in adapting to changing hiring priorities and organizational needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• At least 3 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on recruiting for global product-based or SaaS companies, or recruitment agencies specializing in tech, product, and design roles.

Must-Have:  Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values

• Work Hard. Be Kind

• “We” are bigger than “me”

• Tech x Humanity

Physical Requirements: 

• Sit for long periods of time

REAL is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.