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dacgu; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

dacgu is seeking a skilled Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to design and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy across India. You will work with managers to align manpower plans, craft and post job descriptions, and source candidates via databases, portals, social media, and networks.

You will screen resumes, conduct structured interviews, and manage candidate assessments while upholding HR policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 objective 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 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.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

ATS/CMS

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR/Org Dev/Psychology

Tools

HR databases

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Candidate management systems

Job description

• 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

• 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