About us
Sportskeeda – For the hardcore sports fan
Fans don’t just follow the sport, they feel it – the pain, the passion, the guts, and the glory. When we at Sportskeeda look at sports fans we don’t see a crowd; we see you. We’re one of you, and we strive to keep you on top of every possible sports trend by creating engaging and insightful content at lightning-quick speed.
Established in 2009, Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world’s biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis.
We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.
Job Description (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
This is a remote position.
Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Opportunity
Location: Remote
Experience: 1-3 years of experience
Nature of Employment: Contract
The Talent Acquisition specialist will be responsible for talent identification, sourcing/networking, skills assessment and should deliver a consistently positive candidate experience. Internally, the role is that of a subject matter expert to the hiring managers, validating, utilizing creative sourcing platforms and researching alternative sourcing channels to build a diverse pipeline of candidates and overall assuring that we hire top talent.
Key Responsibilities for Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Proactively identify and develop robust and thorough talent maps
- Utilize multiple communication channels to develop and increase the active candidate pool
- Conduct in-depth screening to evaluate candidates possessing the right competencies and skills for their position and also ensure they are a culture-fit.
- Liaise with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, to ensure candidate profiles align with position specifications.
- Be the primary contact with Candidates ensuring a strong Candidate experience throughout.
- Maintain detailed records in the Applicant Tracking System and recruitment files.
- Develop talent pipelines via various sourcing channels (Social media and other alternative sources).
Requirements for Talent Acquisition Specialist
- 1-3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment (preferably non-tech)
- Hands-on experience with sourcing, head-hunting is a MUST
- Communication: Strong ability to communicate with hiring managers/senior executives throughout the organization.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong knowledge of firm recruitment policies, processes, and protocols.
Good To Have
- Hiring experience in the media industry
- Contractual hiring experience.
