Role Purpose
To support the full Talent Acquisition cycle, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, profiling, and ensuring a smooth experience for both candidates and clients. While the role is more delivery-focused, it reflects the Antal Talent Acquisition approach, which goes beyond traditional recruitment by delivering value through insight, talent mapping, and partnership mindset.
This role is an entry point into the broader Talent Acquisition function and builds the foundation for deeper client partnership and strategic ownership as the consultant progresses to more senior roles. The TA Consultant may also support various internal assignments and initiatives across the team depending on business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing & Talent Identification
· Follow Antal’s structured 4-Way Methodology to ensure consistency and quality.
· Begin each assignment with a market mapping approach to identify the relevant talent pool.
· Forecast the number of potential candidates in the market based on role, industry, and geography during the strategy meeting conducted with the TA Manager
· Apply a customized sourcing strategy depending on role complexity, urgency, and market insights.
· Integrate the Connect & Conquer approach by continuously engaging high-potential candidates within mapped markets
2. Candidate Profiling & Experience
· Conduct structured profiling interviews to assess technical fit, interest level, and alignment with the role (non-CBI)
· Present candidate profiles clearly and professionally using Antal templates
· Provide timely, respectful, and supportive communication to candidates at all stages
· Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring that all candidates feel valued, informed, and guided throughout their journey
· Engage with candidates in a positive professional approach aiming at upgrading them from candidates to Antal advocates (and hence build on this relationship in getting recommendations as well as grow the business)
3. Client Experience
· Participate in briefing calls and contribute to understanding the role context and client expectations
· Maintain timely communication with clients throughout the process
· Ensure responsiveness, professionalism, and consistency to support Antal’s quality reputation
4. Process Compliance
· Follow SLAs for CV submission, client updates, and candidate follow-ups
· Keep CRM and all trackers fully updated for every role and candidate
· Use internal tools and templates consistently to ensure process excellence
5. Collaboration & Internal Projects
· Align regularly with the TA Manager for feedback, calibration, and learning
· Proactively raise red flags on challenging roles and contribute with market insights or suggestions
· Support ongoing internal projects and initiatives that contribute to the growth and improvement of the TA team
6. Connect & Conquer Project
· Contribute actively to Antal’s signature Connect & Conquer initiative, a continuous engagement effort that involves connecting with high-potential candidates, mapping market trends, and building trusted relationships even outside active roles. The TA Consultant is expected to dedicate ongoing time to this initiative, treating it as a strategic, value-adding task that strengthens talent pipeline and market insight.
7. Employer Branding
· Contribute to strengthening the Antal brand and client employer brands through proactive visibility and engagement.
· Support job postings, LinkedIn activity, and HR community participation to promote opportunities and elevate brand positioning.
· Act as a brand ambassador in every interaction with candidates and clients.
8. Consulting Projects
· May contribute to additional consultancy assignments such as salary surveys, market mapping, organizational restructuring as required.
- v Duties may be subject to change and employees may be required to perform other tasks as reasonably requested by management
Talent Acquisition, Not Just Recruitment
Unlike traditional recruiters, Talent Acquisition Consultants at Antal are trained to approach hiring as a strategic partnership, even at early stages.
They don’t just “fill roles” they deliver insight-driven, methodical, and candidate-first support to both hiring teams and candidates.
This role is the first step in a TA career path that focuses on quality, trust, and long-term relationships, not short-term transactions.
Qualifications, Skills & Behaviors
· 1–3 years of experience in talent acquisition, ideally in a fast-paced client side or agency environment.
· Familiarity with sourcing strategies, CV screening, and interview coordination.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.
· Ownership-driven and result-oriented mindset.
· Eagerness to learn and grow into more strategic responsibilities.
· Professional use of CRMs, sheets, and internal tracking tools.
· Collaborative team player with a growth mindset and a proactive approach.