Talent Acquisition Analyst

at  Cognizant

JOB SUMMARY

Talent acquisition specialist
The recruiter is responsible for the sourcing end to end process of the high complexity positions within the team

Brings in innovative approaches to enhance candidate experience.

• Employer Branding: Provides a positive candidate experience

Business Partnering
Under guidance of Sr Recruiter/Lead regularly communicates with Hiring Managers on status updates challenges & market trends
Serves the current open requirements and provides regular updates to the BU on the progress.
Manages difficult situations with Hiring Managers with assistance from Sr Recruiters/Leads.
Provide support as appropriate related to recruiting content for RFPs.
Partner with Sourcing Team
Work closely with Sourcing Partner to ensure he/she understands the role has a proper reach out strategy for candidates and knows how to manage candidates effectively throughout process
Continuously develop and maintain a fit for purpose talent pool.
Develop a network through industry contacts association memberships trade groups and hiring team to help identify and source qualified candidates.
Leverage the internet including social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.
Candidate Experience
Understands candidate drivers & respond/resolve queries through the entire recruiting cycle
Keeps the candidate engaged through constant communication.
Works with other internal stakeholders (sourcing onboarding BU teams) to improve candidate experience.

Brings in innovative approaches to enhance candidate experience.

• Employer Branding: Provides a positive candidate experience.

effectively represents and markets the Cognizant employment brand the organizations business objectives and career options to potential candidates.
Planning/Organizing
Breaks hiring plan to milestones/events to achieve the targets
Plans weekend events effectively & ensures success around candidate & panel participation.
Judiciously uses channels / techniques to optimize cost.
Escalates issues timely.
Quality of Hiring
Follows a consistent process and best practices for selecting highest quality candidates
Administering appropriate company assessments.
Following up on the interview process status.
Effectively represents and markets the Cognizant employment brand the organizations business objectives and career options to potential candidates.
Constantly ensuring the very best candidate experience.
Offer & Onboard
Provides appropriate support sets right expectations with the candidate (like total rewards internal growth development salary reviews travel etc) & is professional throughout the offer process
Demonstrates in depth knowledge of employment regulations and articulates/extends offers accordingly.
Articulates offers to selected candidates under the guidance of Leads and within the Cognizant Offer guidelines and appropriate approvals.
Addresses candidates queries and concerns related to the offer.
Candidate follow up for the onboarding process & interact with POFU team.
Generate and Maintain reports on No of Offers & Prospective Joiners Month on Month.
Works closely with the Onboarding Team to ensure smooth onboarding experience.
Compliance & Process Adherence
Adhere to organization & recruiting policies & processes
Five or more years of experience in recruitment or human resources
Exceptional communication interpersonal and decision-making skills
Advanced knowledge of productivity software database management and internet search methods
Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR and ATS
Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone video email in-person)
Experience in developing recruitment strategy
Desire to grow professionally with networking and ongoing training opportunitie