Assistant Manager - Recruitment

We are a talent startup that partners with fast-moving digital companies globally to scale their teams. Since 2016, we have served over 100 funded startups ( top brands, some unicorns too!) and hired teams in the spaces of engineering, growth, design and product. Our mission is to be the top curated talent marketplace while fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

About the role
We are looking to hire a recruiter who should be experienced and motivated that can help source and hire for top-funded companies globally.
Ideal candidate is a high-energy, strong communicator with a knack for engaging experienced professionals.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for End to End Recruitment (Sourcing, screening of profiles, scheduling of interviews).
• Responsible for understanding and analyzing the requirements in different technical skill set categories.
• Creative sourcing methods like Linked-In, internal database, referrals, head-hunting, and networking.
• Take steps to ensure a positive candidate experience
• Willing to take challenges in Recruitment & closing the demands on time.

• The ideal candidate should have the zeal to grow in the technical Recruitment world.
• Must have IT recruitment/Non-IT hiring experience and expertise in Screening, shortlisting, negotiation and coordinating with the Recruitment process.
• Experience in working on Job Portals is mandatory
• Experience in full-cycle Recruiting, Sourcing
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards
• Aggressive and talented professionals with excellent communication skills.
• Well-organized & capable of managing Quality and Volumes of open positions

Job Summary:

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will play a crucial role in attracting, sourcing, and hiring talented individuals to meet the organization's workforce needs. You will collaborate with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand their requirements, devise effective recruitment strategies, and execute end-to-end recruitment processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their talent requirements, including job descriptions, qualifications, and other relevant details.
2. Source, screen, and assess candidates using various channels such as job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and internal databases.
3. Conduct phone screens and initial interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
4. Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
5. Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
6. Assist in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
8. Provide timely updates and feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
9. Assist in negotiating and extending job offers to selected candidates.
10. Support onboarding activities for new hires, including completing pre-employment checks and paperwork.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Associate or in a similar recruitment role, preferably within the IT or technology industry.
3. 1-3 years of relevant experience in end-to-end recruitment processes.
4. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools.
5. Strong sourcing and networking skills to identify and engage with potential candidates.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple recruitment assignments.
8. Understanding of employment laws and regulations.
9. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on meeting recruitment targets and deadlines.
10. Highly organized with attention to detail.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build talent pipelines for current and future job openings
• Lead all sourcing strategies
• Manage our external partnerships with colleges, job boards and HR software vendors
• Implement online and offline employer branding activities
• Prepare and review our annual recruitment budget
• Oversee all stages of candidate experience (including application, interviews and communication)
• Forecast hiring needs based on business growth plans
• Manage, train and evaluate our team of recruiters
• Participate in and host recruitment events to drive awareness of our company
• Develop a network of potential future hires (e.g. past applicants and referred candidates)
• Measure key recruitment metrics, like source of hire and time-to-hire

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role
• Demonstrable experience managing full-cycle recruiting and employer branding initiatives
• Solid understanding of sourcing techniques and tools (e.g. social networks)
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) and HR databases
• Good team-management abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster long-term relationships (with internal teams, external partners and candidates)
• BSc/MSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field

• facilitate and maintain relationships between  organization and vendors/partners
• negotiating contracts, creating standards for the vendors, and finding the best available vendors
• Good stakeholder management and 3-4 years of experience working in a similar set up where they have handled the Contract hiring piece
• Prior experience in MIS, tracking of profiles, sourcing candidates, scheduling
• Exp in Vendor management, assessing vendor performance, clearing PO’s, empanelment of vendors and creating SOP’s.
• Establishing the process (create a flow chart on process and circulate to all businesses)
• Maintaining vendor database and keeping resumes ready skill wise.

• A strong work ethic and sense of commitment
• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment cycle i.e., sourcing qualified candidates to deploying selected candidates with the clients.
• Understanding & analyzing the requirement of the position based on the client’s specifications.
• Experience in End-to-end recruitment: Sourcing to onboarding candidates.
• Sourcing of candidates via internet postings, networking, headhunting, and internal Database.
• Ability to source resumes quickly and work on multiple positions simultaneously Thorough screening applications for identifying quality candidates.
• Sound knowledge on Sourcing Candidates thru REDEX, Monster & various Job Sites.
• Excellent knowledge in Boolean function & usage of various job board databases.
• Foster long-term relationships with candidates and clients
• Draft job descriptions push them through all talent acquisition channels and coordinate candidate sourcing with the same.
• Doing junior to middle-level hiring for all verticals.
• Review applicants to verify if position requirements are met.
• Format resumes meeting client expectations.
• Telephonic Screening of the profiles checking for Technical Fitment, Behavioral Fitment, Stability, etc.
• Utilize your innovative and effective convincing and negotiation skills to impress and attract top talent.
• Follow up with candidates and clients and maintain records of progress.
• Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates.
• Keep up to date with new technological trends and products
• You need to be comfortable being an individual contributor and working in an ambiguous, chaotic, and fast-paced work environment.
• Effective negotiating skills Sourcing and attracting candidates by using databases, social media, etc
• Strong decision-making skills
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment Quick learner and a passion for bridging talent with opportunity

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Telephonic Skills
• Interviewing & Negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent English Communication Written & Verbal, with very good E-Mail writing skills & etiquette.
• Professionalism
• Strong social aptitude and ability to build relationships
• Technical knowledge to be able to talk to job prospects and understand qualifications