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GridCrest Technologies Pvt Ltd(Formerly Iskraemeco India Pvt Ltd) by Kaynes is looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist for Kolkata office.About GridCrest Technologies - Founded in 2019, GridCrest Technologies is one of the fastest-growing smart metering companies globally and part of the publicly traded Kaynes Group. We deliver end-to-end Meter-to-Cash solutions, including smart meters, communication infrastructure, software platforms, and services-impacting over 10 million people through our products, solutions, and services.Department- Human ResourcesLocation-Corporate Office - Kolkata (Salt Lake Sector V)Reporting To- Head - Human Resources / HR Manager1. Position PurposeThe Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for end-to-end recruitment and talent pipeline development for GridCrest Technologies across electronics manufacturing, hardware, firmware, software development, product design, engineering, and managed services functions.The role ensures the organisation attracts, evaluates and hires high-quality engineering and technical talent aligned with business growth objectives while supporting onboarding, learning coordination, and employee integration initiatives within the HR function.2. Educational QualificationThe incumbent must possess one of the following:- Engineering Graduate with HR Certification(preferred).3. Experience4-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment within a technology, engineering, electronics or product development organisation.Experience recruiting for roles in:- Electronics Manufacturing- Hardware Design- Embedded / Firmware Development- Software Engineering- Product Development & Design- Technical Support & Managed Services4. Key Roles & Responsibilities:A. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning- Partner with department heads to understand manpower requirements and hiring plans.- Translate business requirements into structured recruitment strategies and timelines.- Maintain talent pipelines for critical engineering and technology roles.- Support HR leadership in workforce planning initiatives.B. Recruitment Lifecycle Management- Job description development- Candidate sourcing through professional networks and recruitment platforms- Resume screening and preliminary evaluation- Interview coordination with technical panels- Candidate assessment and reference checks- Compensation benchmarking and offer management- Joining follow-up and onboarding coordinationC. Technical Talent Sourcing- Embedded Systems and Firmware Engineers- Hardware Design Engineers- Software Developers- Electronics Manufacturing Engineers- Product Design and Development Engineers- Testing, Quality and Validation Engineers- Managed Services and Technical Support professionalsD. Employer Branding & Talent Outreach- Support initiatives to strengthen GridCrest's employer brand within engineering and technology communities.- Coordinate participation in campus recruitment programs and industry hiring events.- Develop relationships with technical institutes and professional networks.E. Onboarding & Induction Support- Coordinate new employee onboarding and induction programs.- Ensure completion of technical orientation, compliance and safety training for new hires.- Maintain induction documentation and feedback records.F. Learning & Development Coordination (Support Role)- Coordinate training programs in collaboration with internal SMEs and external trainers.- Maintain training schedules and learning calendars.- Assist in compilation of training needs identification (TNI/TNA) inputs.- Support development of basic training materials and learning content where required.G. Recruitment Vendor & Partner Management- Coordinate with recruitment agencies and talent sourcing partners.- Manage vendor documentation including proposals, agreements, performance feedback and invoices.- Ensure quality delivery and adherence to recruitment timelines.H. Recruitment Analytics & Reporting- Track recruitment performance metrics including time to hire, sourcing effectiveness, and offer acceptance ratio.- Prepare monthly recruitment dashboards and HR reports for management review.- Maintain accurate recruitment documentation for internal audits and compliance.5. Key Result Areas (KRAs)- Recruitment Delivery - Timely closure of approved positions- Quality of Hiring - Hiring manager satisfaction and candidate performance- Time to Hire - Reduction in recruitment cycle time- Candidate Experience - Offer acceptance ratio and candidate feedback- Talent Pipeline - Strength of pipeline for critical engineering roles- Onboarding Experience - Smooth induction and integration of new employees- Reporting - Accuracy and timeliness of recruitment dashboards- Documentation - Audit-ready recruitment records and compliance6. Required Skills & CompetenciesFunctional Skills- Understanding of technical recruitment in engineering and technology domains- Knowledge of recruitment platforms and sourcing tools- Ability to interpret technical job requirements- Data-driven recruitment analysis and reporting- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)Behavioral Competencies- Strong stakeholder coordination capability- Effective communication and candidate engagement skills- Ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and software teams- High ownership and accountability- Strong organisational and time management skills7. Personal Attributes- Professional integrity and confidentiality- Strong coordination and organisational ability- Attention to detail and documentation discipline- Adaptability within a dynamic technology environment- A learning mindset and curiosity to understand technical domains8. Role Success Indicators- Efficient recruitment of high-quality technical talent- Strong partnerships with hiring managers and leadership- Reduced recruitment cycle times- Positive candidate and onboarding experiences- Contribution to strengthening the organisation's technical workforce capability9. Travel Requirements:- May need to travel as per the business need.Interested candidates (preferably from Kolkata) are requested to send their updated resume at with a subject line : TA_Full Name_Years Of Experience