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 plans

3. 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 journey

4. 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 hiring

5. 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 / global recruitment is an added advantage

Skills 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

Talent Acquisition Specialist