Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition (Primary Responsibility – ~70%)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for UAE, South Asia, and Africa regions
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand manpower plans and role requirements
• Source candidates using :LinkedIn Recruiter ,Job portals ,Referrals
• Industry networks (study abroad ecosystem)
• Screen, shortlist, and coordinate interviews across time zones
• Drive offer rollouts, negotiations, and candidate closures
• Maintain hiring trackers, dashboards, and recruitment MIS
• Ensure positive candidate experience and strong employer branding

HR Operations Support (Secondary Responsibility – ~30%)

• Support onboarding coordination for international hires
• Maintain employee records and documentation
• Assist in leave management, basic HR queries, and coordination with payroll
• Support HR compliance documentation for UAE and South Asia (with guidance from HR Head)
• Act as HR SPOC for employees in smaller locations

Key Stakeholder Management

• Business Heads & Country Leads
• Hiring Managers (Sales, Counselling, Operations)
• External recruitment partners (if required)
• HR Leadership team

Skills & Competencies

• Strong sourcing and screening skills
• Experience hiring for Sales, Counsellors, Operations, Support roles
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn sourcing and job portals
• Ability to manage multiple geographies and stakeholders
• Strong communication & coordination skills
• Comfortable working in a startup / lean HR setup
• Good understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle

Eligibility & Experience

• 4–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
• Prior experience in Study Abroad / EdTech / Education Consulting strongly preferred
• Experience handling international hiring or multi-location hiring is a plus
• Exposure to basic HR operations will be an advantage

Why Join MetaApply

• Opportunity to build global hiring frameworks from scratch
• Exposure to international markets (UAE, South Asia, Africa)
• High visibility role with leadership interaction
• Fast-growing organization in the study abroad ecosystem

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,182.99 - ₹60,262.91 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person