Creative Agency - HR Executive - Recruitment

Mad Men Marketing India; Delhi; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in India is seeking a highly motivated HR Executive to drive the full-cycle recruitment across different verticals. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong emphasis on spotting creative talent. You will collaborate closely with leadership to build teams aligned with the agency's culture and vision. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in recruitment, preferably in creative, advertising, media, or startup environments.
• Ability to source candidates through various channels including LinkedIn and Naukri.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment processes including onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the full-cycle recruitment process from role mapping to onboarding.
• Build and manage a robust talent pipeline across various functions.
• Conduct HR rounds and coordinate functional interviews.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong coordination skills

Talent identification

Creative potential spotting

Job description

Experience Required: 2–4 years in recruitment, preferably in creative, advertising, media, or startup environments

Department: Human Resources – Talent Acquisition

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and instinctively sharp HR Executive – Recruitment to drive the end-to-end hiring function across all verticals of our growing agency ecosystem—Mad Men Marketing, Madly Talented, and Mad Men Productions.

You’ll work closely with leadership and department heads to build teams that are creative, capable, culturally aligned, and future-ready. This role is not just about filling vacancies—it’s about identifying potential, shaping teams, and nurturing careers from Day Zero.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the full-cycle recruitment process—from role mapping, JD creation, sourcing, screening, to onboarding
• Build, manage, and continuously update a robust talent pipeline across functions: strategy, design, copy, video, influencer, production, and client servicing
• Source candidates using a combination of LinkedIn, Naukri, networking, social listening, referrals, and cold outreach
• Work with department heads to understand role expectations, team gaps, and personality fit
• Conduct HR rounds and coordinate functional interviews
• Design and implement creative hiring campaigns for niche roles and new verticals
• Drive talent marketing efforts—engage with potential candidates through agency culture content
• Maintain accurate hiring data, candidate feedback loops, and performance-tracking post-hiring
• Help standardize hiring practices to reflect equity, speed, and quality across all levels

Who You Are:

• Passionate about people, quick to read between the lines, and naturally curious about talent journeys
• Excellent at spotting creative potential—whether in a designer’s portfolio or a strategist’s resume
• Comfortable hiring for both junior and leadership roles, with strong communication and coordination skills
• Agile, organized, and great at building relationships across teams and time zones
• Energetic, people-first, and driven to build not just a workforce—but a winning team

Bonus Points If You:

• Have recruited for creative or digital agencies, influencer/talent networks, or content-led startups
• Understand agency dynamics, urgency, and the importance of team chemistry
• Can write clean JDs, pitch roles like a storyteller, and represent the brand in every interaction