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🧩 JOB TITTLE: TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST 📍 Location: Chennai / Onsite 🕒 Experience: 5+ Years in Talent Acquisition within the Service Industry (Non-IT) 📢 Department: HR & Talent | Reports to : HR Head 🗣 Languages: Fluent in English; Conversational in Hindi & Tamil About Us FAIRMACS is one of the leading freight forwarding and logistics companies in India. we're more than just a workplace — we're a people-powered organization that believes hiring the right talent is the cornerstone of business success. Our HR team is growing, and we’re on the lookout for someone who brings both passion and precision to the hiring process. 💡 About the Role We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist preferably from freight forwarding Industry who be the driving force behind our recruitment strategy — identifying, attracting, and onboarding top-tier talent. This role offers more than just hiring: if you have the bandwidth and interest, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to broader HR initiatives such as employee engagement, onboarding, and performance management. 🎯 Key Responsibilities 🔍 Full-Cycle Recruitment Manage end-to-end hiring for Managerial and executive roles · Build proactive talent pipelines through LinkedIn, job portals, and networking. Coordinate and conduct interviews, shortlist candidates, and guide hiring decisions Build and manage internal talent pipelines for recurring requirements 🧠 Talent Strategy & Planning Maintain recruitment dashboards and provide regular hiring reports Align hiring efforts with workforce planning and service line growth Advise business units on role scoping, JD creation, and sourcing strategies Proactively identify future talent needs and succession opportunities 📈 Hiring Process & Performance Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and role requirements Monitor hiring metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, retention trends) Optimize recruitment processes for speed, compliance, and candidate experience Maintain accurate data and documentation using ATS or internal systems 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Employer Branding & Outreach Represent the company at job fairs, walk-ins, and campus drives Create visibility for job openings through social media and local campaigns 🤝 Broader HR Support (as needed) Assist with onboarding, documentation, and induction of new hires Support employee engagement and training initiatives during hiring downtimes · Assist in performance appraisal cycles and policy administration. Collaborate with the HR team on policy, compliance, and retention projects ✅ You’re a Great Fit If You Have: 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in the service sector (Non-It) Proven success hiring for volume and field-based roles (e.g. Sales, operations, customer service, logistics, facilities, etc.) Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience using job portals, ATS systems, Excel, and basic HR tools A collaborative mindset and a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement 🌟 Nice to Have: Experience conducting walk-in drives or campus hiring Knowledge of labor laws and compliance in recruitment Experience in hiring across multiple domains or industries Exposure to core HR functions like payroll, compliance, or learning & development Certifications in HR or talent acquisition 🎁 What We Offer: A meaningful role where your work impacts people’s livelihoods and careers A culture of respect, transparency, and team spirit Opportunities to grow into broader HR or leadership roles Competitive salary and benefits, with performance-linked rewards A stable, people-first company that values long-term relationships **Interested candidates can share their updated resume to hr@fairmacs.com** Show more Show less