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Randstad; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad India is seeking an Interview Specialist to support our hiring process in Chennai. You will coordinate interviews, manage temporary staffing requests, and act as a liaison among candidates, hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, and staffing agencies to ensure a smooth scheduling flow.

You will document candidate responses, schedule interviews for hourly positions across designated locations, update records in UKG, track attendance, and help improve candidate experience while upholding

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone interviews and document candidate responses, effectively screening candidates in or out of the recruitment process based on position requirements.
• Determine whether candidates move forward to the next step in the hiring process.
• Schedule interviews for hourly positions across designated locations and coordinate availability between candidates and hiring managers.
• Communicate interview details, confirmations, updates, and follow-up information via phone, text, and email.
• Rescheduling interviews as needed to accommodate changing business needs.
• Update candidate statuses and maintain accurate interview records within the appropriate recruitment systems (UKG).
• Track interview attendance and elevate scheduling concerns when appropriate.
• Answer incoming candidate inquiries and provide requested information or assistance.
• Support efforts to improve candidate interview attendance, engagement, and overall candidate experience.
• Demonstrate the Company Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Job description

Position Summary:

The Interview Specialist supports the hiring process by coordinating interviews, managing temporary staffing requests, and serving as a liaison between candidates, hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, and staffing agencies.

This role is responsible for ensuring a smooth and timely interview scheduling process, maintaining accurate staffing records, and supporting temporary workforce fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

Interview Coordination

• Conduct phone interviews and document candidate responses, effectively screening candidates in or out of the recruitment process based on position requirements.
• Determine whether candidates move forward to the next step in the hiring process.
• Schedule interviews for hourly positions across designated locations and coordinate availability between candidates and hiring managers.
• Communicate interview details, confirmations, updates, and follow-up information via phone, text, and email.
• Rescheduling interviews as needed to accommodate changing business needs.
• Update candidate statuses and maintain accurate interview records within the appropriate recruitment systems (UKG).
• Track interview attendance and elevate scheduling concerns when appropriate.
• Answer incoming candidate inquiries and provide requested information or assistance.
• Support efforts to improve candidate interview attendance, engagement, and overall candidate experience.
• Demonstrate the Company Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Temporary Staffing Administration

• Create and process temporary labor work orders.
• Obtain required approvals prior to work order activation.
• Coordinate staffing requests with approved staffing agencies.
• Monitor work orders from submission through fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of temporary staffing activity.
• Track open and filled with temporary staffing requests.

Staffing Agency Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for staffing vendors.
• Communicate staffing requirements and timelines.
• Follow up on candidate submissions and placement status.
• Maintain professional working relationships with agency partners.
• Escalate fulfillment concerns when staffing needs are not being met.

Reporting and Administration

• Maintain accurate recruiting and staffing records.
• Provide routine staffing updates to Talent Acquisition leadership.
• Monitor key operational metrics, including:
• Interview scheduling turnaround time
• Candidate show rates
• Temporary staffing fill rates
• Work order processing accuracy
• Assist with reporting and data audits as requested.