Talent Acquisition Executive

CodeNinja Inc.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Gym Membership

Leaves as per company policy

Company-paid trips

Easy Loan Facility

Yearly increment

Maternity Benefits (Leaves & WFH)

Health Insurance (Maternity covered) -

Job summary

CodeNinja is seeking a driven Talent Acquisition Executive to attract and recruit top IT talent, collaborating with hiring managers and HR to understand staffing needs and create effective sourcing strategies.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, assess candidates for culture fit and technical suitability, and optimize candidate experience using ATS and AI tools.

Experience in IT recruitment, a Bachelor's in HR/related field, and familiarity with the KSA market are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years of recruitment experience in IT.
• Experience recruiting for the KSA market is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills for difficult conversations.
• Comfortable using AI tools in daily recruitment work and ATS systems.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Able to manage multiple recruitment processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and data-driven in tracking metrics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment plans and strategies.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment process from job posting to onboarding handoff.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Conduct phone screenings and evaluate cultural fit and technical suitability.
• Lead salary negotiations, rejections, counteroffers, and expectation-setting with tact.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate candidate profiles and provide recommendations.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience with timely feedback and regular communication.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS.
• Build pipelines with universities and professional organizations to source qualified candidates.
• Leverage AI-powered recruitment tools to improve efficiency and candidate quality.
• Stay updated on AI trends in HR and talent acquisition.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

ATS

AI recruitment tools

Job description

About The Company

CodeNinja is a global AI and engineering services company helping enterprises build, scale, and operate intelligent systems. With 350+ engineers across four continents and 400+ successful deployments, CodeNinja enables organizations to harness artificial intelligence through Global Capability Centers, Work AI, Physical AI, and AI Labs. Recognized among Pakistan's fastest-growing AI firms and a multi-award recipient on Clutch, CodeNinja empowers over 250 clients worldwide to innovate, automate, and compete in the intelligence economy.

About The Role

CodeNinja is seeking a driven and experienced Talent Acquisition Executive to join our team. As a Talent Acquisition Executive at CodeNinja, you will play a key role in attracting and recruiting top talent to meet our growing business needs. You will work closely with hiring managers and HR teams to understand staffing requirements, develop effective sourcing strategies, and ensure a smooth recruitment process.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop recruitment plans and strategies
• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to offer and onboarding handoff
• Identify and utilize various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals, to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
• Conduct phone screenings and evaluate candidates on both cultural fit and technical suitability
• Lead and navigate difficult or complex conversations with candidates and stakeholders — salary negotiations, rejections, counter-offers, and expectation-setting — with tact and professionalism
• Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate candidate profiles and provide recommendations for selection
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback, maintaining regular communication throughout the recruitment process, and managing candidate expectations
• Maintain accurate and updated candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with universities, professional organizations, and other talent sources to build a pipeline of qualified candidates
• Leverage AI-powered recruitment tools (sourcing, screening, scheduling, etc.) to improve efficiency and candidate quality
• Stay updated on industry trends, AI advancements, and best practices in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1-2 years of proven recruitment experience in the IT industry
• Experience recruiting for the KSA market, particularly in banking and/or IT sectors, is a strong plus
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to navigate difficult or complex conversations confidently and diplomatically
• Comfortable using AI tools in daily recruitment work (sourcing, screening, drafting, scheduling) and genuinely curious about staying current on AI trends in HR/talent acquisition
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and data-driven in tracking recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, offer-acceptance rate, etc.)

Why Join Us

• Work at the forefront of AI-first software engineering, redefining how software is built today
• Build real, production-grade AI-enabled systems with measurable impact
• Operate with high ownership and autonomy, amplified by powerful AI tools
• Collaborate with talented engineers, product leaders, and a growing AWS partner ecosystem
• Be part of a culture that values execution, learning, and engineering excellence

Disclaimer

CodeNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, and performance. Female and minorities are strongly encouraged and preferred to apply for the role.

Benefits

• Provident Fund
• Gym Membership
• Leaves as per the company policy
• Company-paid trips
• Easy Loan Facility for Employees
• Yearly increment
• Maternity Benefits (Leaves & WFH)
• Health Insurance (Maternity covered) - includes spouse and parents (till age 80)