Freelance Recruiter

• 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.

Review Criteria:

Mandatory:

• Strong Technical Recruiter profile
• Must have 7+ years of experience in end to end recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, joining etc)
• Must have 4+ years of experience in tech recruitment across different tech roles
• Strong grasp of technical concepts and ability to evaluate candidate fit for different technical roles
• Must have experience of analyzing data to improve hiring funnel, take data-driven hiring decisions
• Must be proficient in advanced sourcing techniques such as Boolean search, social media recruiting, and referral programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills — should be articulate, confident, and well-spoken in interactions
• Product companies
• This is an IC role

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field

Role & Responsibilities:

The company’s Human Resources team plays a critical role in enabling business growth by building high-performing, mission-driven teams across geographies. As a people-first organization, we are focused on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while creating an engaging and inclusive employee experience.

As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will own end-to-end hiring for technology roles. You will partner closely with technology leaders to understand evolving workforce needs, build strong talent pipelines, and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes. This role requires a strong understanding of technology roles, proactive sourcing capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders while strengthening company’s employer brand.

What you will be expected to do:

• Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technology and IT roles, from sourcing to offer management and onboarding support.
• Partner with technology leaders to understand hiring priorities, role requirements, and future talent needs.
• Design and execute effective sourcing strategies, leveraging online platforms, professional networks, referrals, and offline channels.
• Conduct initial screening and structured interviews using technical, behavioural, and competency-based assessment methods.
• Coordinate and manage interview processes, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Review employment applications and background verification reports to ensure compliance with hiring standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to candidates, providing clarity on role expectations, compensation, benefits, and work culture.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with active and passive talent pools.
• Track and report on key talent acquisition metrics, including time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and pipeline health.
• Stay abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor hiring practices to strengthen hiring strategies.
• Analyse and improve hiring and candidate experience through surveys, feedbacks, etc.

Ideal Candidate:

• 7 to 10 years of overall recruitment experience, with 4-7 years focused on technical/IT hiring.
• Good understanding of technology roles and the ability to assess and articulate technical requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and resume databases.
• Good analytical skills, including market mapping, talent research, and data-driven hiring decisions.
• Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques such as Boolean search, social media recruiting, and referral programs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence both candidates and hiring managers.
• High levels of ownership, self-motivation, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field (preferred).

Perks, Benefits and Work Culture:

• Because we are a high-growth global enterprise, and because we prefer to promote successful employees internally, Greenlight Planet offers opportunities for flexible assignments and rapid international career progression as well as a competitive salary and a fun, supportive work environment. Our Creative team, headquartered in Nairobi, is an innovative team, operating in a stimulating atmosphere where our only measure is in the results we deliver.
• Greenlight Planet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/Aids, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you are a committed, passionate professional who wants to become part of a compelling social venture that is redefining energy access in Asia and Africa for the underserved, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented HR Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team. You will play a key role in driving our hiring efforts by managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, sourcing top talent, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

Talent Sourcing & Screening:

• Source potential candidates using various channels including job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Cutshort), social media, employee referrals, and internal databases. 
• Screen incoming resumes and application forms to evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, and experience against job requirements. 

Recruitment Coordination:

• Conduct initial HR interviews (telephonic/video) to assess communication skills, domain knowledge, and cultural fit. 
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers. 
• Maintain and manage candidate data in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or HRIS. 

Offer Management & Onboarding:

• Negotiate salaries, notice periods, and other offer-related details. 
• Send job offer emails, answer candidate queries about compensation and benefits, and complete documentation. 
• Manage new hire onboarding formalities and induction processes. 

Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand position requirements and refine job descriptions. 
• Track and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and source effectiveness. 
• Build talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Experience: 0.6-2 years of proven work experience as an HR Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar role. 
• Sourcing Skills: Familiarity with sourcing techniques and hands-on experience with job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.). 
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and experience with resume databases or ATS. 
• Education: Bachelor's degree (Any discipline). MBA in HR or a diploma in Human Resource Management is preferred. 

Good to Have:

• Experience in bulk hiring or volume recruitment (e.g., sales, blue-collar, or IT roles). 
• Knowledge of current labor laws, compliance, PF, and ESIC. 
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment. 

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Attention to detail and time management 
• Problem-solving ability 
• Self-motivated and target-driven 
• Ability to multitask 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package 
• Growth opportunities and mentorship 
• Dynamic and collaborative work culture 
• [Add other perks such as health insurance, flexible hours, work-from-home options, etc.]

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on Cutshort and submit your updated resume.

Instructions for posting on Cutshort: Fill in the bracketed placeholders (e.g., [City], [Salary]) with your specific company details. You can also tag specific skills like Recruitment, Sourcing, HR Operations, Employee Engagement etc., to improve discoverability on the platform. 

Key Responsibilities

Interview Panel Sourcing: Identify and connect with senior IT professionals to onboard them as freelance interview panelists on our platform.

Candidate Engagement: Reach out to experienced IT professionals, explain the benefits of joining Incruiter, and convince them to register as interviewers.

Boolean Search & Sourcing: Utilize Boolean search techniques and sourcing tools like Naukri, LinkedIn, and other job portals to find suitable panelists.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with senior IT professionals to ensure long-term engagement with our platform.

Client JD Alignment: Understand various job descriptions from different clients to ensure the right panelists are onboarded for relevant technical assessments.

TAT Adherence: Ensure quick turnaround time for onboarding interview panelists based on business requirements.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Freshers with prior 3-6 months of internship experience in IT Recruitment.

Strong understanding of IT technologies and job roles.

Proficiency in sourcing tools like Naukri, LinkedIn, and Boolean search.

Excellent follow-up skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hands-on, fast-paced environment with a high degree of ambiguity.

Excellent communication and persuasion skills to onboard senior IT professionals.

Ability to multitask and meet onboarding targets within the defined timelines.

📩 

Reviewing resumes and applications

Conducting initial telephonic screenings and scheduling interviews

Managing the end-to-end recruitment process

Sourcing candidates through job portals and social media

Client coordination and relationship management

Negotiation and candidate engagement throughout the hiring cycle

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience and interview performance

Provident Fund, Medical & Accident Insurance

24 days of annual paid leave

Performance-based incentives

• Working with Managers to determine hiring needs for the business function team
• Sourcing potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Partnering with Recruiting firms
• Developing a strong relationship with various agencies and work with them to get the right candidates
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships (Hiring Managers) and maintaining effective communication channels
• Designing job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Facilitating the initial conversation with all candidates
• Being the key contact for internal applicants
• Managing internal posting and employee referral programs
• Screening and recommending candidates to hiring managers, handling reference checks, HR round
• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve and streamline the talent acquisitions processes and workflows as we scale the business function teams
• Working closely with business leaders to influence and deliver quality assessment and high-touch candidate experience through all aspects of the recruitment

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate or Post-Graduate with 2-4 years of relevant experience in recruiting
• Hands-on experience with recruiting across level with a good understanding of various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to deal appropriately with highly confidential information
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience with Avature or similar ATS is preferred    

• Define and execute the recruitment strategy for our India hub
• Directly source high caliber technical talent using tools like LinkedIn, GitHub, StackOverflow to name a few
• Manage the end of the end recruitment process from direct sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation 
• Partner with a variety of hiring managers to create robust interview processes
• Articulate company culture and values throughout recruiting process
• Use data and metrics to measure our performance and provide insights on how we can improve our recruiting efforts 
• Build talent pools of candidates for key disciplines like Engineering and Product
• Develop and implement a delightful candidate experience
• Partner with our global Talent Team and work on key strategic projects 

• You’ve got extensive experience as an internal recruiter in a high growth tech company/startup 
• You have strong knowledge of the talent market in India and know where to source high caliber candidates from 
• Proven track record in direct sourcing for candidates using a variety of tools
• You are confident managing and advising stakeholders on how to approach building their teams
• Experienced in building and utilizing a variety of recruiting tools and channels
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication

The interview process for this role is: 

• 30m interview with one of our Talent Team or Recruitment Partners
• 1h interview with Operations Lead
• Final interview with our Leadership Team

We can be flexible with the structure of someone's circumstances or timescales require it for good reason, just let us know! 

Please reach out if you have any specific requirements so we can be as accommodating as possible for you.