JOB DESCRIPTION: HR RECRUITER
We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented HR Recruiter to join our Human Resources team at our Head Office in Noida (Sec-63). In this role, you will manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle—from strategic candidate sourcing and screening to offer negotiations and onboarding. The ideal candidate acts as a strategic partner to internal department heads, driving short-term hiring requirements while building long-term talent pipelines. Your primary goal will be to attract top-tier talent, reduce time-to-hire, and deliver a stellar candidate experience while aligning candidates with both technical requirements and company culture.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the entire hiring funnel including talent sourcing, resume screening, initial evaluations, scheduling, background checks, and onboarding.
- Strategic Sourcing: Utilize job portals (Naukri, Indeed), social media channels, LinkedIn Recruiter, and professional networks to attract qualified candidates.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with department heads and hiring managers to map out staffing needs, draft tailored job descriptions, and define target candidate profiles.
- Candidate Screening & Assessment: Conduct preliminary interview screens to evaluate applicants’ functional expertise, communication skills, career aspirations, and cultural alignment.
- ATS & Data Management: Maintain accurate, real-time records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring clean metrics and status updates across open requisitions.
- Interview Coordination: Manage logistics, interview panels, and calendar schedules between candidates and internal teams in a prompt and professional manner.
- Pipeline Management: Build and nurture active and passive talent pools to meet ongoing and future hiring needs efficiently.
- Offer Management & Negotiation: Prepare offer letters, negotiate compensation packages in accordance with company budgets/policies, and manage candidate expectations through the closing stage.
- Candidate Experience: Serve as the primary brand ambassador; provide clear expectations, timely updates, and constructive feedback across all touchpoints.
- Process Improvement: Stay updated on market trends, sourcing tools, and labor compliance standards to continually refine company recruitment practices.
Qualifications & Educational Background
- Education: PGDM / MBA (HR focus preferred) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Certifications (Optional Advantage): SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP, PHR / SPHR, AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR), LinkedIn Certified Professional – Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential (TASC).
Experience & Technical Skills
- Experience: 2 to 5 years of proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or agency sourcing handling volume and niche roles.
- ATS Proficiency: Working knowledge or exposure to modern HR Software / Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Zoho Recruit).
- Sourcing Expertise: Mastery over Boolean search techniques, LinkedIn sourcing, and job board database mining.
- Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with standard Indian labor regulations, fair hiring policies, and industry standards.
- Data Literacy: Ability to track and analyze basic recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate).
Key Competencies & Personal Characteristics
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to easily build rapport with prospective talent and senior leaders.
- Negotiation & Influence: Persuasive communication skills required for candidate closing and expectation setting.
- Empathy & Active Listening: A listener who can grasp hiring manager needs and understand candidate motivations.
- Time Management & Adaptability: Ability to prioritize open job requisitions, multitask effectively during peak hiring windows, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Integrity & Discretion: Demonstrates high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional judgment when handling sensitive candidate data.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Work Setup: Desk-based operational role requiring long hours of screen time (ATS usage, online research, resume screening).
- Communication Demands: High volume of phone/video interviews and stakeholder meetings.
- Mobility: Occasional movement required for local job fairs, campus recruitment drives, or inter-office visits.
Strategic Impact of the Role
The HR Recruiter serves as the vital link between external talent pools and organizational growth targets. By identifying high-performing talent quickly and aligning them with team goals, this role ensures operational continuity and directly contributes to long-term business productivity and company culture.