Talent Acquisition Specialist in Ernakulam, भारत

About the Opportunity
A fast-growing player in the food ingredients and flavor innovation sector, we empower global food brands with next-gen taste solutions through science-led formulation and sustainable sourcing. Our mission-driven culture values precision, curiosity, and agility—making every hire a strategic partner in building the future of food.

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, people-oriented, and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in recruitment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to connect with people at different levels.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with 0–2 years of experience , including fresh graduates with a postgraduate qualification in HR who are eager to build a career in talent acquisition and human resources.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Support the recruitment process, from understanding manpower requirements to sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.

• Candidate Sourcing: Identify suitable candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, professional networks, employee referrals, and other recruitment channels.

• Candidate Engagement: Maintain effective communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Interview Coordination: Schedule interviews, coordinate with hiring managers, follow up on feedback, and ensure timely closure of open positions.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with department heads and hiring managers to understand job requirements, candidate profiles, and recruitment priorities.

• Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a database of potential candidates for current and future hiring needs.

• Recruitment Reporting: Maintain recruitment trackers, update candidate records, and monitor hiring progress and timelines.

• Employer Branding: Support initiatives to strengthen Bayfield's reputation as an attractive workplace.

• Continuous Improvement: Explore new sourcing methods and recruitment practices to improve the quality and speed of hiring.

Skills and Competencies

• A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources (MBA HR, PGDM HR, or equivalent) is preferred.

• 0–5 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition; freshers with a postgraduate qualification in HR are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Good listening, coordination, and relationship-building abilities.

• A positive attitude, confidence, and willingness to learn.

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments.

• Proficiency in MS Office and a willingness to learn recruitment tools and HR systems.

• A proactive, approachable, and professional attitude with a strong sense of ownership.

We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys interacting with different personalities, and is keen to understand what makes a candidate the right fit for a role and the organisation.

The ideal candidate should be a good communicator, a patient listener, a confident relationship builder, and someone who can work collaboratively while taking responsibility for assigned recruitment activities.

Benefits and Cultural Highlights

• An opportunity to build a strong foundation in talent acquisition and HR.

• Exposure to diverse recruitment requirements across functions and levels.

• Globally experienced leadership

• The opportunity to work closely with business leaders and hiring managers.

• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

• Scope to learn, take ownership, and grow with an expanding organisation.