Recruiter

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh; Lucknow; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandigarh University is seeking a dynamic Recruiter to support end-to-end recruitment for academic and non-academic functions. The role involves sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews with Deans, Directors, and stakeholders, and building talent pipelines to meet hiring goals.

The position emphasizes strong stakeholder management, candidate engagement, and employer branding, with opportunities to contribute to campus hiring initiatives and recruitment analytics while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in HR or related discipline.
• 2–6 years of recruitment experience.
• Experience in academic recruitment and/or higher education hiring is required.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for academic and non-academic positions.
• Source candidates through job portals, social media, professional networks, referrals, and talent databases.
• Screen applications and conduct initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers, Deans, Directors, and departmental stakeholders.
• Ensure timely closure of positions while maintaining quality of hire.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage candidate communication and provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support recruitment drives, campus hiring initiatives, job fairs, and employer branding activities.
• Prepare recruitment MIS reports, dashboards, and hiring analytics.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and documentation requirements.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Candidate Sourcing

Interview Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Recruitment Analytics

Employer Branding

Negotiation & Offer Management

Communication Skills

Education

MBA / PGDM in HR or related discipline

Job description

Job Opening – Recruiter (Academic & Non-Academic Hiring)

Location

Position

About the Role

Chandigarh University is seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Recruiter to support the University's talent acquisition efforts across academic and non-academic functions. The role involves end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder management, candidate engagement, and employer branding to attract high-quality talent aligned with the University's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for academic and non-academic positions.
• Source candidates through job portals, social media, professional networks, referrals, and talent databases.
• Screen applications and conduct initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers, Deans, Directors, and departmental stakeholders.
• Ensure timely closure of positions while maintaining quality of hire.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage candidate communication and provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support recruitment drives, campus hiring initiatives, job fairs, and employer branding activities.
• Prepare recruitment MIS reports, dashboards, and hiring analytics.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and documentation requirements.
• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related discipline.
• 2–6 years of recruitment experience.
• Experience in academic recruitment and/or higher education hiring is required.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Key Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Candidate Sourcing
• Interview Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Recruitment Analytics
• Employer Branding
• Negotiation & Offer Management
• Communication Skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to one of India's leading higher education institutions.
• Exposure to large-scale academic and leadership hiring.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding university ecosystem.