At GEEK Up, Talent Acquisition will be a strategic driver of our business success. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you are not merely a facilitator or a coordinator; you are the Owner of the talent pipeline. You act as a Strategic Partner to our leadership team, wielding significant influence over the hiring bar. You are expected to be a key contributor to the Decision-Making process, ensuring that every new Geek is not only a technical fit but a long-term cultural asset who shares our value & belief.

1. Recruitment Planning

• Deep-dive Discovery: Proactively engage with Stakeholders to understand the team’s context, specific business challenges, and long-term objectives.
• Persona Define: Collaborate to define the "Ideal Candidate Persona." You advise on the trade-offs between technical skills, soft skills, and cultural alignment, ensuring the profile is realistic and high-impact.
• Recruitment plan: Design comprehensive recruitment plans that include targeted sourcing strategies (Headhunting, Social, Referral), realistic timelines, and data-driven KPIs.

2. Candidate Assessment and Selection

• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Utilize various assessment tools to evaluate candidates' potential.
• By effectively assessing candidates and making informed hiring decisions, contribute to acquire & retain talents with the right skills & expertise who share our values & beliefs.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques, effectively managing stakeholders and ensuring their active participation in the recruitment process, provide relevant information to support making informed hiring decisions
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

4. Offer Negotiation and Onboarding

• Bridge the gap between the candidate and the business, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Coordinate the onboarding process, contribute to the successful integration of new hires into the organization and ensure they are equipped to deliver value.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment, including strategic planning, sourcing, hiring and decision making.
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth interviews and utilize various assessment tools to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Keen ability to identify and address human resource challenges within the business context.
• A passionate, proactive and solutions-oriented approach to tackle recruitment challenges that align with business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build rapport with candidates and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading internship or management trainee programs.
• Experience in HRBP role
• Experience within the software development industry, particularly with agile project management.

Recruitment Process:

To gain a deeper understanding of who you are and to ensure that GEEK Up is the battleground you desire & that you are the missing piece we are seeking, the recruitment process for this position will undergo the following steps:

• Application form
• Online interview
• Face-to-face interview/Observation day
• Offering