Talent Acquisition Specialist, Vapi

Job Title: HR– Talent Acquisition (Chinese Language Specialist) Department: Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Location: Vapi, Gujarat Reports To: Head – Talent Acquisition / HR Head Job Purpose: To manage end-to-end talent acquisition for domestic and international markets with a focus on China region hiring, leveraging Mandarin language skills to attract, assess, and onboard high-quality talent. The role aims to strengthen global hiring capabilities and support business expansion through strategic recruitment.Key Responsibilities: 1. Talent Acquisition&Recruitment• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from requisition to onboarding • Handle hiring for domestic and international roles, including niche and critical positions • Drive recruitment of Mandarin-speaking candidates for China/APAC markets • Develop innovative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles (R&D, Engineering, Sales, Medical Devices)• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, and recruitment agencies 2. Stakeholder&Business Partnering• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand manpower planning and role requirements • Act as a strategic hiring partner to business leaders • Provide insights on talent availability, market trends, and compensation benchmarks • Ensure alignment of hiring with organizational growth plans3. Candidate Management• Conduct HR screening interviews to evaluate candidate fitment • Coordinate interviews with internal and global stakeholders • Manage offer negotiation, salary discussions, and onboarding process • Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey4. International Hiring&Coordination• Manage cross-border recruitment for China and APAC regions • Communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking candidates and stakeholders • Coordinate with international consultants, vendors, and hiring partners • Handle documentation and processes related to international hiring5. Talent Pipeline&Employer Branding• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future requirements • Strengthen employer branding through professional engagement with candidates • Drive initiatives to attract high-quality global talent 6. Process Excellence&Reporting• Ensure adherence to recruitment processes, policies, and compliance standards • Maintain recruitment MIS, dashboards, and trackers • Monitor hiring metrics such as TAT, offer-to-join ratio, and cost per hire • Continuously improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness Qualifications and Experience:• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent preferred • Graduate in any discipline with relevant experience • 3–8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment • Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or medical devices industry preferred • Exposure to international hiring / globalrecruitment is an added advantageSkills and Competencies:• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) – speaking, reading, and writing (mandatory) • Strong sourcing, headhunting, and networking skills • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Strong negotiation and influencing abilities • Cultural awareness for global hiring environments• High ownership, result-oriented mindset • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • Time to Hire (TAT) • Quality of Hire • Offer-to-Joining Ratio • Closure of critical and niche positions • Stakeholder satisfaction • Strength of talent pipeline and sourcing effectiveness