Associate Recruiter

ZAPTA Technologies; Lahore; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Onsite workplace

Job summary

ZAPTA Technologies in Lahore, Pakistan, is seeking an Associate Recruiter to support end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical roles. You will source candidates, screen, coordinate interviews, and partner with hiring managers to close openings, ensuring a positive candidate experience and adherence to timelines.

Join a dynamic tech services company delivering digital solutions to international clients and grow with a collaborative HR team focused on professional development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience exclusively in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage recruitment activities from candidate sourcing and initial screening through interview coordination, selection, and offer facilitation.
• Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, recruitment platforms, and other relevant channels.
• Review and shortlist CVs against defined job descriptions, required qualifications, technical skills, and relevant experience.
• Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate candidates’ professional experience, communication skills, technical exposure, availability, salary expectations, and suitability for the role.
• Develop and maintain a healthy candidate pipeline for current and anticipated hiring requirements.
• Coordinate technical assessments, interviews, and final evaluations with hiring managers, department leads, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and share candidate profiles, screening feedback, and recruitment recommendations with the concerned stakeholders.
• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process and ensure timely communication regarding interview schedules, feedback, and next steps.
• Assist in preparing, refining, and publishing job descriptions and vacancy announcements across appropriate recruitment channels.
• Support the recruitment team in achieving hiring targets and closing vacancies within defined timelines.
• Assist with offer coordination and ensure a smooth transition of selected candidates toward onboarding.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

CV screening

Interview coordination

Communication skills

Recruitment processes

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder collaboration

ATS/HRMS

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn/Job portals

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

LinkedIn

Job portals

Recruitment platforms

HRMS/ATS

Job description

Company: ZAPTA Technologies
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

About ZAPTA Technologies

ZAPTA Technologies is a software services and technology solutions company delivering innovative digital products and services to clients across international markets. Our expertise includes product engineering, AI integration, automation, cloud solutions, UI/UX design, and digital transformation.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven Associate Recruiter to join our HR team. The successful candidate will support the recruitment function by sourcing qualified candidates, conducting initial screenings, coordinating interviews, and contributing to the timely closure of open positions.

Position Overview

The Associate Recruiter will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end recruitment process for technical and non-technical positions. This role requires hands-on recruitment and talent acquisition experience, strong communication skills, effective candidate sourcing capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with hiring managers and department leads.

The ideal candidate should be proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple vacancies while maintaining a professional candidate experience and meeting recruitment timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Support and manage recruitment activities from candidate sourcing and initial screening through interview coordination, selection, and offer facilitation.

Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, recruitment platforms, and other relevant channels.

Review and shortlist CVs against defined job descriptions, required qualifications, technical skills, and relevant experience.

Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate candidates’ professional experience, communication skills, technical exposure, availability, salary expectations, and suitability for the role.

Develop and maintain a healthy candidate pipeline for current and anticipated hiring requirements.

Coordinate technical assessments, interviews, and final evaluations with hiring managers, department leads, and other relevant stakeholders.

Prepare and share candidate profiles, screening feedback, and recruitment recommendations with the concerned stakeholders.

Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process and ensure timely communication regarding interview schedules, feedback, and next steps.

Assist in preparing, refining, and publishing job descriptions and vacancy announcements across appropriate recruitment channels.

Support the recruitment team in achieving hiring targets and closing vacancies within defined timelines.

Assist with offer coordination and ensure a smooth transition of selected candidates toward onboarding.

Recruitment Operations and Documentation

Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records, recruitment trackers, and applicant statuses in the HRMS.

Ensure timely and accurate documentation of sourcing activities, screening outcomes, interview feedback, and hiring progress.

Prepare recruitment updates and reports for management and relevant stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with established recruitment procedures, documentation standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders to clarify hiring requirements and support recruitment planning.

Contribute to improving sourcing strategies, candidate screening practices, and overall recruitment efficiency.

Perform other recruitment and talent acquisition responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

1–2 years of professional experience exclusively in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition.

Candidates must have hands-on experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, including candidate sourcing, CV screening, initial interviews, and interview coordination.

Experience in other HR functions, such as HR operations, payroll, employee relations, administration, or general HR, will not be considered a substitute for the required recruitment experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Solid understanding of recruitment and talent acquisition processes.

Hands-on experience with candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.

Prior experience in technical recruitment within a software, IT services, SaaS, or technology-driven organization.

Experience recruiting for technical positions such as Software Developers, QA/SQA Engineers, UI/UX Designers, Project Managers, and other technology-related roles.

Experience working with recruitment targets, hiring pipelines, and recruitment performance metrics.

Ability to assess candidate profiles against job requirements and identify suitable talent.

Proficiency in using LinkedIn, job portals, and professional recruitment platforms.

Ability to manage multiple vacancies and recruitment priorities simultaneously.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and recruitment tracking tools.

Familiarity with HRMS or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate recruitment records.

Proactive, adaptable, and target-oriented approach to recruitment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism throughout the hiring process.

Key Performance Areas

Quality and relevance of shortlisted candidates.

Timely completion of candidate sourcing and initial screening.

Effective management of recruitment pipelines and interview coordination.

Timely closure of assigned vacancies.

Accuracy and completeness of recruitment documentation.

Candidate engagement and overall recruitment experience.

Collaboration with hiring managers and internal stakeholders.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Exposure to technical and non-technical recruitment across diverse business functions.

Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Collaborative work environment with experienced HR and business teams.

Opportunity to contribute to and strengthen the recruitment and talent acquisition function at ZAPTA Technologies.

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