Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title :
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Onsite working:
Hyderabad

EC-Council is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.

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Role Overview

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to drive strategic, high-quality hiring across India and global markets. This role requires deep expertise in headhunting, market mapping, ATS management, and employer branding, with a strong focus on niche and leadership hiring.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Recruitment & Sourcing

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior-level roles across functions
- Drive headhunting and passive talent sourcing for niche and hard-to-fill positions
- Conduct market mapping and talent intelligence to support hiring strategy and workforce planning
- Partner with business leaders as a strategic hiring advisor

Global Hiring

- Support global recruitment initiatives, coordinating across geographies and time zones
- Build international talent pipelines for current and future requirements

ATS & Process Excellence

- Own and manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and reporting
- Improve recruitment workflows, TAT, and quality of hire through process optimization
- Track and analyse recruitment metrics and dashboards

Employer Branding

- Strengthen employer branding initiatives in collaboration with marketing and leadership
- Drive visibility through Linked In, job portals, talent communities, and campus/industry engagement
- Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience aligned with EC-Council's brand

Desired Skills & Experience

- 8-12+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition
- Strong hands-on experience in headhunting, market mapping, and ATS management
- Exposure to global / international recruitment (added advantage)
- Experience hiring for Technology, cybersecurity, SaaS, or education domains preferred
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment

Additional Information:

EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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