Candidate Manager / Senior Candidate Manager
Location -Bangalore
Experience -0 to 6 Years
About the Role
Are you passionate about connecting people with the right career opportunities? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where relationship-building and problem-solving are key? TEKsystems is looking for a Candidate Manager / Senior Candidate Manager to join our high-performing recruitment team.
In this role, you will act as a trusted career partner to candidates while supporting clients in identifying and hiring top talent. You will manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer management and onboarding, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand client hiring requirements and identify suitable talent aligned with business needs.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Build and maintain strong candidate networks within the technology market.
- Develop relationships with potential candidates through phone calls, virtual meetings, and face-to-face interactions.
- Proactively market candidate profiles to clients and identify new opportunities.
- Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Stay updated on industry trends, recruitment best practices, and technology skill demands.
- Collaborate with internal teams to achieve hiring objectives and contribute to a supportive team culture.
- Maintain regular follow-ups with candidates and stakeholders to drive successful hiring outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment efficiency and overall team performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- 0 to 6 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within the staffing or talent acquisition industry.
- Strong experience in:
- Sourcing and screening candidates
- Candidate engagement and relationship management
- Interview coordination
- Offer management and salary negotiations
- Post-offer follow-up and onboarding
- Experience hiring for technology/IT roles is preferred.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work in a target-driven and fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented mindset.
Preferred Attributes
- Entrepreneurial approach towards work.
- Passion for recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Strong learning agility and growth mindset.
- Ability to build long-term professional relationships.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Driven to achieve individual and team goals.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive recruiter training and development programs.
- Structured and transparent career progression.
- Exposure to leading technology clients and talent markets.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.