About the job

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for Sourcing > Engaging > Converting the best talent for YouGov. You will collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, conduct candidate searches, and manage the entire recruitment process. This role involves utilizing various sourcing methods, assessing candidate qualifications, conducting interviews, and facilitating the hiring process.

Additionally, Talent Acquisition Specialists play a crucial role in building and maintaining relationships with Stakeholders and potential candidates, ensuring a positive experience, and contributing to the overall success of the organization’s talent acquisition strategy.

This role will report into the Talent Acquisition Lead in Mumbai and working closely with Global People Team.

What will I be delivering?

• Manage the end-to-end process for a portfolio of vacancies, ranging from entry level to mid-levels.
• Understand the nuances of the talent market across the region and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Contribute as required to global talent acquisition projects.
• Work in close collaboration with the regional HRBP and Business leaders, as well as the wider HR community to understand business challenges and areas for focus.
• General administration such as keeping data up to date, refining job descriptions with hiring managers, advertising roles, creating content for social media etc.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and devise effective recruitment strategies.
  
  

What do I need to bring with me?

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in recruiting the top talent for both Tech & Non-tech functions
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to approach and solve problems.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and hitting deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Supervise and mentor a team of recruiters, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Proven track record of successfully mentoring a team of recruiters and managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Extensive experience in sourcing candidates through job portals, social media, referral networks, and other creative channels.
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills to evaluate technical competencies and cultural fit.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, candidates, and team members effectively.
• Result-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality hires within established timelines.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Knowledge of current sourcing and recruiting trends, best practices, and methodologies.
  
  

Company Description And Culture

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.

We speak daily to our panel of over 24 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.

Why join YouGov?

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.

Life at YouGov

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

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