▷ (Urgent) Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Job Description At Warner Music Group, We're a Global Collective Of Music Makers And Music Lovers, Tech Innovators And Inspired Entrepreneurs, Game-changing Creatives And Passionate Team Members. Here, We Turn Dreams Into Stardom And Audiences Into Fans. We Are Guided By Three Core Values That Underpin Everything We Do Across All Our Diverse Businesses - Curiosity: We do our best work when we're immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. - Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. - Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we're committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. The Opportunity This exceptional opportunity invites an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition professional to join our Bangalore team for a 12-month contractual period, with the potential for a permanent role. The successful candidate will be instrumental in facilitating the expansion of our regional technology hub, concentrating on the recruitment of top talent and ensuring a seamless onboarding process for all new employees. Collaboration will be key, working closely with local leadership, global People Partners, and various Centers of Excellence (COEs) to advance our talent acquisition strategy. Key Responsibilities - Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various technology roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and all administrative aspects. - Talent Sourcing: Develop and execute creative and effective sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, and employee referrals. - Stakeholder Partnership: Build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and local leadership to understand their hiring needs, provide guidance on market trends, and ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process. - Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience from the initial point of contact through to the offer stage. - Onboarding Support: Partner with the People Partner team to support the new hire onboarding process, ensuring all new employees have a smooth transition into the company. This includes coordinating with IT, managing documentation, facilitation orientations, and ensuring a warm welcome. - Market Intelligence: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, talent landscape, and competitor activity in the Bangalore technology market to provide valuable insights to hiring managers. - Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and provide regular reports on recruitment metrics and pipeline status. - Employer Branding: Act as an ambassador for Warner Music Group, promoting our culture and values to potential candidates. Qualifications - Proven track record of experience in a full-cycle talent acquisition role, with a strong focus on recruiting for technology roles in a fast-paced environment. - Proven experience in sourcing and engaging with passive candidates. - Solid understanding of the Indian talent market, particularly in Bangalore. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. - Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools. - Familiarity with the new hire onboarding process is a plus. - A collaborative and proactive mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. Contract Details - This is a 12-month contract position with the potential for conversion to a full-time role based on performance and business needs. - There's also an opportunity for a completion bonus at the end of the contract, depending on performance. Warner Music Group (WMG) is a global music entertainment company with a rich history and a diverse roster of artists, a diverse roster of artists, such as Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Diljit Dosanjh, Armaan Malik, Darshan Raval, and Ayushmann Khurrana. We are committed to innovation and leveraging technology to enhance the music experience for our artists and fans. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds - an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.