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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job ID: 40742  |  Location: Airoli, Maharashtra, India

 

Drive efficient, high-quality sourcing, recruitment, selection, and pre-onboarding processes while ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and implementing process improvements to enhance overall talent acquisition outcomes.


Responsibilities

 

  • Attract and secure top-tier talent from the external marketplace for the region.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including job briefings, thorough candidate assessments, and offer management.
  • Develop customized recruitment strategies covering advertisements, active sourcing, selection criteria, and collaboration with search partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Engage and attract talent to Clariant through targeted social media campaigns and outreach initiatives.
  • Oversee recruitment across India and other regions, considering local labor laws, cultural differences, and language nuances while maintaining a consistent recruitment process.
  • Build and nurture strong stakeholder relationships, gaining insights into departmental cultures to provide alternative solutions when needed.
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with high-potential external candidates for future hiring needs.
  • Leverage data and analytics proactively to support recruitment decisions and process improvements.
  • Stay updated on business, market, legal, and recruitment trends that impact Clariant.
  • Coach hiring managers on interview techniques, structured evaluations, and effective candidate communication.
  • Collaborate on Talent Acquisition optimization projects and contribute to broader HR initiatives.
  • Coordinate and manage recruitment fairs and industry outreach programs.

 

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, either internally within an organization or externally with an agency/RPO, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Proven expertise in sourcing and conducting comprehensive candidate interviews (beyond pre-screening) across corporate, technical, and commercial functions.
  • Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including candidates, team members, and hiring managers.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to manage communications effectively across multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to source top talent from diverse regions and cultures, consistently achieving hiring goals and delivering high-quality hires within budget and timeline constraints.
  • Strong team player with a collaborative approach to working within the direct team and across the organization.
  • Data-driven problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed recruitment decisions.
  • Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems, ideally with familiarity in SuccessFactors.
  • Experience managing international recruitment processes is advantageous.
  • Courage to speak up and contribute ideas confidently.

 

Our Offer

Company Culture

  • Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
  • A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
  • Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
  • Inclusive Work Environment
  • Approachable Leadership 
  • Long term growth opportunity
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Speak Up Culture
  • Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)


Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
  • In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
  • 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
  • Clariant Sponsored Annual Health Check-up
  • Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
  • Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
  • Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
  • Child Day Care facility 
  • Maternity & Parental leave policies
  • Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan

 

Your Contact
Menaj Shaikh (Talent Acquisition Manager, India & Middle East)

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.


At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. 

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