Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job ID - R -8073 Job Title –Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Hyderabad / Mumbai (Onsite)
About EC-Council EC-Council is the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification body. Operating in over 145 countries, we are the owner and developer of globally recognized cybersecurity certification programs. We have trained and certified more than 400,000 information security professionals worldwide, helping shape the global cybersecurity workforce
Website: www.eccouncil.org
Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive strategic hiring across India and global markets. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about identifying top talent, building strong hiring partnerships, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in executive search, headhunting, market mapping, stakeholder management, ATS administration, and recruitment process excellence. Experience in hiring for technology and niche skill sets will be a significant advantage
Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• • Manage end-to-end recruitment for mid, senior, and leadership-level positions across multiple functions.
  • Drive proactive sourcing and headhunting strategies to attract high-quality passive talent.
  • Build robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce requirements and provide strategic hiring guidance.
  • Ensure an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence

• • Conduct market mapping, competitor research, and talent intelligence to support strategic hiring decisions.
  • Develop talent insights and sourcing strategies for niche and business-critical positions.
  • Provide market trends, salary benchmarking, and talent availability insights to stakeholders.

Global Recruitment

• • Support hiring across multiple geographies and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
  • Coordinate recruitment activities across different time zones while ensuring timely closures.
  • Build and maintain international talent pipelines for future business requirements.

ATS & Recruitment Operations

• • Manage and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring data integrity and process compliance.
  • Monitor recruitment KPIs, dashboards, and hiring metrics including Time-to-Fill, Time-to-Hire, Source Effectiveness, and Offer-to-Join Ratio.
  • Continuously improve recruitment workflows, processes, and service levels to enhance efficiency and quality.

Recruitment Governance & Analytics

• • Ensure adherence to recruitment SLAs, hiring policies, and process compliance.
  • Track and analyze key recruitment metrics including Time-to-Fill, Time-to-Hire, Offer-to-Join Ratio, and Source Effectiveness.
  • Publish recruitment dashboards and provide hiring insights to business leaders.
  • Drive process improvements, recruitment governance, and ATS data accuracy.
  • Partner with stakeholders on manpower planning, hiring forecasts, and recruitment reporting.

Employer Branding

• • Partner with Marketing and business leaders to strengthen EC-Council's employer brand.
  • Enhance talent attraction through LinkedIn, job portals, social media, employee referrals, and networking initiatives.
  • Represent EC-Council at industry events, career fairs, and talent engagement activities whenever required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• • 8-10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with strong expertise in corporate hiring.
  • Proven experience in headhunting, executive search, market mapping, and passive talent acquisition.
  • Hands-on experience managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
  • Exposure to global or international recruitment will be an added advantage.
  • Experience hiring for Technology, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Product, or Education domains is preferred.
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Excellent sourcing capabilities across LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, networking, and talent communities.
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in recruitment reporting and hiring metrics.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and globally distributed work environment.

About Our Culture: EC-Council is driven by a mission to strengthen global cybersecurity capability and advance the profession of ethical hacking and information security. Our teams operate across regions and cultures, united by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Continuous learning and accountability are encouraged, empowering individuals to take ownership of their contributions. Respect, trust, and ethical conduct guide how we work with colleagues, partners, and the global cybersecurity community
Additional Information: EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate EC-Council is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a medical condition or disability that limits your ability to complete any part of the application process and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know how we can assist To be eligible for this position, candidates must be able to provide proof that they are either a citizen of the country or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is posted and are currently residing there. EC-Council does not offer employment to ineligible candidates and reserves the right to revoke employment in case the candidate loses the authorization to work If, as part of the recruitment process, you are required to complete or submit any form of work, project, case study, or assignment, please note that such material will be considered the exclusive property of EC-Council. By submitting such work, you acknowledge that EC-Council retains all rights, title, and interest in the submitted content, including any intellectual property contained therein Candidates further waive any intellectual property or moral rights in such submissions, confirm that the work is original and free of third-party infringement, and acknowledge that it is provided solely for evaluation purposes, with no ownership or other rights retained. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. This may include information such as your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, and any other details you provide as part of your application. All data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. Please review our policy here: EC-Council Privacy Policy - User and Company | EC-Council. Submission of your application will be considered as your acceptance of the terms stated above.