HR Recruiter

Bay Mortgage Services; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services company based in Chennai is seeking a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to design and implement recruiting strategies. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, hands-on experience with selection processes, and the ability to meet hiring deadlines. A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources Management is preferred. This role involves collaborating with managers, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and maintaining hiring records, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Hands-on experience with various selection processes.
• Good knowledge of HR policies and best practices.
• Ability to prioritize and complete hiring within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruiting strategies.
• Consult managers on manpower requirements.
• Write and post job descriptions.
• Source candidates through various channels.
• Evaluate and screen resumes.
• Conduct interviews and provide shortlisted candidates.
• Maintain records of interviews and hires.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with selection processes

Conducting interviews

Familiarity with HR databases

Social media familiarity

Ability to use assessment tools

Knowledge of HR policies

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR Management

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

HR databases

Job description

Your Responsibilities

• Design & implement overall recruiting strategy
• Consult managers to gather inputs on manpower requirements and job objectives
• Write and post job descriptions on career websites, newspapers and university boards
• Source candidates through databases, job portals, social media and networking
• Build talent networks to find qualified active and passive candidates
• Evaluate & screen resumes and cover letters
• Use recruiting tools for objecting assessments to assess candidate skills
• Plan & implement a recruitment marketing and employer branding strategy to attract high quality applicants
• Review applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements
• Conduct phone, skype or in-person interviews
• Provide a list of shortlisted candidates to hiring managers
• Contact new employees and prepare onboarding/orientation sessions
• Maintain a complete record of interviews and new hires
• Stay up-to-date with current recruiting methods
• Attend job fairs and career events
• Develops & conducts training programs for managers with a goal of improving hiring methods and reducing turnover
• Analyzes, prepares and presents annual recruiting budget

Skill Sets/Experience We Require

• Proven work experience as a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiting coordinator
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Hands on experience with various selection processes like phone interviews and reference checks
• Ability to conduct different types of interviews i.e. structured, competency based & behavioral interviews
• Familiarity or work experience with HR databases, applicant tracking systems & candidate management systems
• Familiarity with social media
• Ability to use psychometric tests and other assessment tools
• Good knowledge of HR policies and best practices
• Ability to prioritize and complete hiring within deadlines

Pedigree

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Psychology or relevant field (OR)
• Proven work experience with relevant certifications
• SHRM certified professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certifies Professional (SHRM – SCP) – optional