Talent Acquisition Recruiter

At ABBYY, a Talent Acquisition Recruiter is responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle across India and the APAC region. This includes partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs, sourcing candidates using various techniques, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Candidates for the Talent Acquisition Recruiter role at ABBYY should possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, alongside over 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, particularly in diverse roles across the APAC region, with an emphasis on the local Indian market.

ABBYY champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its recruitment practices by ensuring varied candidate pools for each position and actively participating in community engagement activities and targeted initiatives that support diverse talent acquisition.

At ABBYY, the work culture is supportive and flexible, emphasizing innovation and excellence. Employees enjoy a balance of remote and hybrid work options, flexible hours, and a strong sense of community, reflected in team engagement and collaboration.

Key responsibilities for a Talent Acquisition Recruiter at ABBYY include executing recruitment strategies, collaborating with hiring managers, developing talent pipelines, ensuring a seamless candidate experience, and actively participating in employer branding initiatives.

ABBYY offers a comprehensive benefits package for Talent Acquisition Recruiters, including comprehensive medical, accidental, and life insurance, flexible work options, generous paid time off, and weekly wellness sessions to support overall well-being.

ABBYY ensures a positive candidate experience by maintaining transparent communication, providing regular feedback, and engaging candidates at each stage of the interview process. The company prioritizes making candidates feel valued and respected.

In your response, focus on a mix of traditional and innovative methods, such as direct sourcing through referrals, leveraging social media platforms, and building talent pipelines. Highlight any successful past experiences you might have had with these strategies.

Discuss the importance of market research, networking with industry peers, attending relevant webinars or conferences, and utilizing online resources to keep abreast of changes in the labor market and candidate expectations.

Share a specific example from your experience that underscores your organizational skills, detailing how you assessed urgency and importance. Emphasize any tools or methodologies you used to manage your workload effectively.

Elaborate on how a strong employer brand can attract top talent and create a competitive advantage. Share examples of activities you’ve participated in to enhance employer branding and how these initiatives led to successful hires.

Emphasize the importance of receiving feedback as a tool for continuous improvement. Highlight how you embrace constructive feedback, and illustrate how you have incorporated candidate feedback into refining the recruitment process.

Discuss specific strategies you've employed to include a diverse range of candidates, such as outreach to underrepresented groups, partnerships with institutions that promote diversity, and your understanding of inclusive recruitment practices.

Focus on your familiarity with ATS platforms, mentioning specific systems you've used. Share how they have helped you manage candidate data, streamline your recruitment process, and improve communication with candidates.

Explain your strategy for developing trust and open communication with hiring managers, as well as your methods for understanding their unique needs and incorporating that insight into your recruitment approach.

Discuss key metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and cost-per-hire. Touch upon your experience in analyzing these metrics to evaluate and enhance recruitment tactics effectively.

Express the importance of staying informed about local labor laws and regulations. Share how you ensure your recruitment practices comply with these laws while maintaining ethical standards throughout the hiring process.