Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location:
Kochi, Ernakulam or Thuvvur, Malappuram, Kerala, India

Employment Type:
Full-time, On-site

Reports To:
Corporate HR Head, Trus Holding Group

About Trus Holding Group

Trus Holding Group is a diversified business conglomerate operating across the GCC region, with a strong presence in trading, distribution, and allied services. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, the Group is committed to building a high-performance workforce that drives business excellence across geographies.

Role Overview

We are seeking a
Talent Acquisition Specialist
to be based at our Ernakulam or Thuvvur (Malappuram) office. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in coordinating and executing recruitment activities across Trus Holding Group companies. This role demands
end-to-end recruitment ownership
, from requisition management to onboarding coordination, with a strong emphasis on
active sourcing for skilled positions in the Middle East
.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for white-collar, blue-collar, and skilled positions across the GCC.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring plans.
• Actively source candidates through multiple channels: job portals, LinkedIn, social media, databases, headhunting, and networking.
• Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.

Sourcing & Screening

• Proactively identify and approach potential candidates for mid-to-senior-level roles, technical roles, and niche positions in the Middle East.
• Screen resumes, conduct preliminary interviews, and assess candidate suitability based on role requirements.
• Maintain and update recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and pipelines.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate recruitment processes across all Trus Holding Group companies, ensuring smooth communication and timely closures.
• Liaise with hiring managers for interview scheduling, candidate feedback, and offer management.
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies, consultants, and sourcing partners as needed.
• Ensure consistent communication with candidates, delivering a professional candidate experience.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure recruitment processes adhere to company policies, legal guidelines, and best practices.
• Prepare weekly/monthly recruitment dashboards and reports for leadership review.
• Maintain organized recruitment files and documentation in HRMS/HR Hub platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
  Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience:
• 2+ years of recruitment experience (in-house or consultancy).
• Strong track record of sourcing and placing candidates in the GCC/Middle East market.
• Exposure to both white-collar and blue-collar/skilled manpower recruitment preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment tools/ATS systems.
• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Gulf-based job portals (e.g., Naukri Gulf, Bayt, Indeed, Monster Gulf).

Key Competencies

• Excellent sourcing, networking, and headhunting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, target-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Strong communication skills (English mandatory; Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic preferred).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing business group with international exposure.
• Career growth opportunities across multiple sectors and geographies.
• A collaborative, supportive, and performance-driven work environment.