Talent Acquisition Specialist - Headhunting & Executive Search

About the role

Lanka Talents is looking for a motivated, results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its Headhunting & Executive Search Unit. The specialist identifies, attracts and recruits qualified professionals for middle-management, senior-management and specialised positions across various industries.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and headhunting assignments.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, databases and other recruitment platforms.
• Proactively engage passive candidates for specialised and senior-level vacancies.
• Screen candidates, run preliminary interviews and competency assessments.
• Prepare and present candidate profiles and shortlists to clients.
• Coordinate interviews and keep clients and candidates informed.
• Maintain a database of qualified professionals and meet placement targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in HRM, Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Experience in headhunting and LinkedIn sourcing is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong research, networking and candidate assessment abilities.
• Ability to work independently and achieve performance targets.

To apply, send your updated CV by email to the recruiter named in the original posting, using the subject line "Application - Talent Acquisition Specialist".