
Director - Talent Acquisition for Bangalore based EdTech start-up
at It is a re-imagining skill-based EdTech start-up
Job Description
Our client is re-imagining skill-based education building the future of higher education. The platform educates young talent from remote India (tier - 2/3 cities/towns) on job-relevant skills and connects skilled graduates to jobs. With more than 200000+ users currently on the platform, it is growing exponentially. We are looking for the missionary talent to join us in the journey to transform higher education and build the university of the future.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Creating comprehensive talent sourcing and recruitment strategies, leveraging internal and external resources in order to hire the best talent in the market.
2. Lead the team of recruiters to screen candidates by reviewing resumes, and job applications, and performing initial level screening.
3. Maintaining relationships with the consultants/hiring partners and ensuring a robust candidate pipeline at all times.
4. Design and execute mass hiring/bulk-hiring for sales and customer success positions. Take ownership of the interview process and the candidate's experience.
5. Handling communication within the team and aiding in preparing schedules for recruitment activities and their execution.
Requirements:
1. Min 5+ years experience in recruitment, with hands-on experience in hiring.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
3. Familiar with a wide variety of sourcing avenues.
4. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
5. Comfortable making decisions independently.
6. Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines and targets

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We are currently seeking a passionate and dynamic HR Recruiter to join our team and help us find the best talent to support our mission.
Job Summary:
The HR Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified candidates for various positions within the organization. This role will require a deep understanding of recruitment strategies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
Create and post job advertisements on various platforms and the company website.
Source candidates using various methods, including social media, job boards, and networking.
Review resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and coordinate interviews with candidates.
Maintain a talent pool of potential candidates for future openings.
Conduct reference checks and background verification as required.
Prepare and extend job offers to selected candidates.
Assist in developing and implementing recruitment processes and policies.
Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Stay updated on industry trends and recruitment best practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Manage end to end recruitment activities by sourcing the best talent from diverse sources and handle the entire Talent management right from joining to exit
- Strong network within product companies/startups
- Work with Marketing Team and execute ways to strengthen our brand awareness
- Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR/Talent Management
- Provide excellent candidate experience at each stage of the hiring process
- Provide Analytical and well-documented reports to the hiring managers.
- 3+ years experience in Product/Start-Up companies is a must
- Ability to network and strong interpersonal skills
- Worked on positions like Data Scientist, Engineering Manager, SDET, DevOps.
- Good track record of conversions
- Excellent Written Communication!
- An open-minded and positive attitude
- Adaptable and able to fit into the work environment of a fast-growing start-up
- Strong sense of ethical responsibility
- Skilled at spreading a good vibe
- Notice Period should be lesser than one month
About the job
Are you passionate about finding the best talent in the Software Development industry? Do you thrive on the exhilaration of attracting top talent currently working at other companies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
What you'll do:
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our organization by managing the entire recruitment process, from crafting sourcing strategies to interviewing and hiring exceptional talent. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers and executive leadership, ensuring a robust talent pipeline to meet our strategic growth objectives. Your natural aptitude for building strong, trusting partnerships and your ability to prioritize and problem-solve with limited information will be key to your success.
Some of your tangible deliverables will include:
- Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with passive candidates and industry leaders, establishing our organization as an employer of choice.
- Developing and executing a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract top-notch tech talent.
- Utilizing data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and continually improving our processes.
Who you are:
- Passionate problem solver: You possess the ability to define, scope, and solve ambiguous problems, delivering clear, actionable insights.
- Self-starter: You thrive when presented with challenges, proactively identifying problems based on data and presenting innovative solutions.
- Effective communicator: You have the talent to translate complex analysis into compelling narratives, and you communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Master of multitasking: You excel at setting priorities while remaining flexible in an ever-changing environment.
Skills required:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven track record of sourcing and hiring top talent in the tech industry.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.
- Experience in utilizing creative sourcing methods and cold calling to identify and attract exceptional talent currently employed at other companies.
- Previous experience in working with mature startups or high-volume tech service companies is highly desirable.
Why join us:
At our company, we value the motivation and dedication of our employees. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our talent acquisition strategies and directly impact our strategic growth objectives. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages learning from industry leaders and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, we offer competitive compensation packages and attractive benefits.
If you are driven by the thrill of finding extraordinary talent and are excited about contributing to our organization's success, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.
Job Title : Talent Acquisition Sourcers
Roles and responsibilities:
- Sourcing candidates from various job portals.
- Conducting the initial screening rounds.
- Scheduling interviews with candidates and panel members.
- Job Posting for Portals, Social Media and External Sources.
- Preparing the Resource tracker Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly MIS.
- Conducting the Weekend Recruitment Drives.
- Worked on PPT and various ways of presenting data as a story/theme.
- Have managed high volume of data and MIS in past.
- Should have worked with corporates earlier.
Requirement:
- MBA (HR) / Graduate
- have spent 70% doing IT recruitment & 30% non-it
- Ability to articulate confidently
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Strong analytical skills
- Contract period : 1year
+Work from Office
+Salary not a deterrent to the deserving applicants
+5-day work week (Sat-Sun off)
+Healthy and Conducive Work Environment
+Special care to WLB
+Medical Insurance
+To & fro Cab facility to Female employees
+Best in class incentives
+Timely Salary and incentive credits
+HR which cares for its HR
+fast track growth
As a Manager – Talent Acquisition, you will be managing the entire candidate life-cycle starting from the initial application through the final job offer.
- Understanding the hiring requirements of the business along with a good understanding of software technologies and current trends in IT
- Effective communication with the hiring manager, in order to understand the requirement(s) and draft or update job description to start the hiring process
- Sourcing candidates through a variety of channels, including but not limited to, job portals, vendors, walk-in drives etc.
- Following up on the employee referrals
- Screening and assessing the candidates, basis requirement details specified by the business, through phone calls, online screening, assessments, face-to-face interviews etc.
- Developing and implementing effective short-term as well as long-term sourcing strategies
- Along with managing the hiring needs of the business, you will also be developing the employer brand and communicating the same to the potential candidates
- Retaining essential employees and developing and maintaining morale among the work force in the organization
- Handling and guiding a team of talent acquisition specialists in order to meet the hiring needs of the business
What you need to have:
- 3 – 7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
- Post-Graduate from Tier II MBA colleges is a must
- Should have handled a team
- Must have good communication and negotiation skills
- Must be a self-starter with a zeal to learn, perform new things and to succeed
- Ability to positively represent the company to potential candidates
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Handling Recruitment functionalities.
- Work on search engines like Naukri and Monster and hire candidates.
- Short listing resumes from search engines and references.
- Joining formalities
- Lining up of candidates for the Interviews.
- Performing Reference Check for selected employees.
- Coordinating with candidates & the technical panel for scheduling the interviews.
We are looking for a smart recruiter to join our growing firm in India. The candidate must have recruiting experience in Financial Services.

