Lead Recruitment Specialist

Creative Capsule; Goa; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm in Goa is looking for an experienced recruiter to drive talent acquisition efforts. The role involves managing the full recruitment process, creating sourcing strategies, and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in recruitment, particularly in a fast-paced environment. Strong negotiation, analytical skills, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR or Business Administration are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant recruitment experience, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Experience in managing full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions.
• Liaise with placement agencies and negotiate terms.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategies

Candidate engagement

Negotiation skills

Data-driven decision making

Understanding personality types

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

This position is responsible for driving talent acquisition efforts and supporting recruitment strategies aligned with business goals. You will manage end-to-end recruitment activities for key positions, ensuring timely hiring outcomes and a high-quality candidate experience. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands-on recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions, leveraging passive candidate engagement and advanced Boolean search techniques
• Establish connections and promote opportunities to prospective candidates while representing company culture and values
• Liaise with placement agencies and negotiate terms to assist with recruitment needs
• Take ownership of the recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates to ensure timely and high-quality hiring outcomes
• Maintain up-to-date records in the ATS and ensure accurate candidate pipeline reporting and timely tracking of candidate status
• Foster a positive candidate experience and uphold employer branding throughout the hiring process
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Head to ensure hiring strategies align with evolving business goals
• Conduct kick-off meetings and debrief sessions with hiring managers to align on role requirements, expectations, and candidate feedback and refine job descriptions, candidate profiles, and selection criteria
• Partner with cross-functional teams including HR, L&D, and department heads to ensure smooth onboarding and talent integration
• Assist in defining and refining internal processes and documentation related to the recruitment lifecycle
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes, tools, and best practices
• Collaborate with HR and PR/Marketing teams to align employer branding efforts with recruitment messaging and candidate experience
• Track, analyze, and present recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and pipeline health to identify trends and suggest data-driven improvements
• Stay informed about market trends and share relevant insights with the team

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience

Qualifications

• Experience in managing full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles in a technology or services-based environment
• Experience in sourcing techniques, recruiting tools, and professional platforms such as LinkedIn and job boards
• Experience in working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and maintaining accurate recruitment data and candidate pipelines
• Experience in preparing recruitment reports and analyzing hiring metrics to support data-driven decisions
• Knowledge of employment laws, hiring compliance, and recruitment best practices

Personal Skills

• Ability to understand different personality types and build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders
• Ability to assess how individuals may fit within a team and organizational culture
• Ability to identify a person’s strengths and align them with suitable roles
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to manage time, multiple priorities, and competing deadlines
• Strong work ethic, personal accountability, and dependability
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in hiring decisions
• Professional demeanor with the ability to build credibility and trust
• Positive, approachable, and solution-oriented mindset

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant recruitment experience, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth environment