Lead TA

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate

Location: Worli, Mumbai (Hybrid Working)

Experience: 1-2 years

About Qrata

We match top talent with highly competitive career opportunities with leading startups in India

and globally and address hiring challenges, recruitment brand marketing, and innovative and

collaborative strategic consulting.

Position Overview:

As a Talent Acquisition Associate at Qrata, you will be an essential part of our human resources team, responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring talented professionals. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and ensure we bring in the best talent to support our company's growth. This position offers the opportunity for hybrid working, combining both remote and in-office collaboration, with our office located in Worli, Mumbai.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and create detailed job descriptions.
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Screen and evaluate resumes and applications to identify potential candidates.
• Conduct initial interviews to assess candidates qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Manage the recruitment process from start to finish, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Extend job offers and negotiate terms with candidates.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for future staffing needs.
• Assist with other HR-related tasks and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and sourcing techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR software.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight of recruitment delivery and operations. Partner closely with the business teams to ensure sourcing and hiring strategies are aligned with People’s strategies.
• Use industry knowledge and experience to identify and attract the best talent in technical or business baseline.
• Determining current hiring needs and producing forecasts
• Develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plans and strategies 
• Create, organize, and implement new and enhanced recruiting and selection processes/tools to drive efficiency and improve the quality of hires
• Develop and oversee innovative sourcing strategies to attract talent from non-traditional and/or diverse talent pools
• Actively leverage a network/user group base to promote the brand and tap into potential talent. 
• Plan procedures for improving the candidate experience
• Suggest measures for improving employee retention 

The ideal candidate must have-

• At least 6+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or similar TA role - Experience in Tech hiring is a big plus.
• Experience in hiring for Start-ups is a must.
• In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and sourcing.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing and Recruitment Marketing tools

Create and implement employee relations policies to help increase employees’ job satisfaction 

 2.Devise a list of procedures and practices for hiring new employees and managing our staff

 3. Establish an orientation procedure for onboarding new hires and training them to meet the needs of the company Communicate with employees about compensation, benefits and other facets of their employment 

 4. End to end hiring, training, induction and performance management

 5. Respond to questions or complaints from employees in a timely fashion Manage all other HR department personnel

 6. Formulate HR policies, payroll systems, adherence to statutory compliances and laws Requirements:

•  Full Time Masters Degree/ PGD in Human Resources or related field required from a reputed Institute
•  Strong understanding of the interviewing process, benefits administration, payroll and other HR functions Excellent oral & written communication, leadership and planning skills

Position: Lead Recruiter

Experience: 6+ Years

Location: Mangalore

We are a multi-award-winning creative engineering company offering design and technology solutions on mobile, web and cloud platforms.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven Recruiter to join our team.

You will play a key role in building CodeCraft by identifying and onboarding great talents.

Roles & Responsibilities:

•         Collaborate with Hiring managers to understand project requirements and staffing needs.

•         Create job descriptions based on the position and company requirements.

•         Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire the right candidates within specified timeframes.

•         Source potential candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.

•         Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates' technical and cultural fit for both client projects and our organization.

•         Team Management - Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, provide guidance, training and ongoing performance feedback. Set clear expectations, goals, and KPI’s for the team and monitor their progress.

•         Handle ISO Audit for Talent Acquisition

•         Coordinate client interviews, collect feedback, and guide candidates through the entire

recruitment process.

Candidate Relationship Management:

•         Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing candidates.

•         Provide a positive candidate experience by keeping candidates informed, providing timely feedback, and addressing their concerns.

Qualifications:

•         Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

•         Proven experience (3+ years) in talent acquisition, preferably in a staff augmentation or IT

consulting environment.

•         Strong understanding of IT and technical roles, skills, and technologies.

•         Familiarity with various sourcing methods and recruitment tools.

•         Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

•         Proficient in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR software.

•         Results-oriented mind-set with a focus on meeting and exceeding targets.

•         Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

•         High level of organizational and time management skills.

•         Experience working in a start-up.

About the company and work culture:

About the company and work culture: You will love working with CodeCraft

• Our projects are fast paced. Everyone is expected to take ownership of the work assigned and are accountable for the same.

• We love to work with people who are proactive, Solution providers and are contributing positively. • The office has an open culture. • We encourage leadership development.

• We have good long-term benefits, a yearly vacation, and good opportunities to learn new skills and grow. • We have worked with the #1 Sports stadium in the world and developed solutions used by NFL, NBA, and Soccer teams.

• We are currently working with clients on the Forbes list USA. One of them is the youngest RE billionaire in the USA.

• Our clients include a few fortune companies.

• We have developed solutions featured by Apple and Microsoft.

• We won all the entries sent to design awards including a few Indian and International design awards.

• We are working with one of the 50 largest employers of NYC in the healthcare domain.

• We are working with both emerging and very successful start-ups globally.

Design Awards:

• India's Best Design Project Award, IBDA 2018. The jury was from 11 countries. We had 2 entries and won both.

• 11th International Design Awards, LA. There were 3200 entries from 95 countries. We won Silver in design for Society Category.

• India's Best Design Project Award, IBDA 2017. The jury was from 10 countries.

• Finalist at Design4India- NASSCOM event.

Our business spread last year was:

·       USA(95%)

·       UK, India, New Zealand and Germany (2%) 

We are building for the future of work by changing the way the world looks at information and data paradigms. The Meaning Engine by India-based Needle Innovision enables building solutions by processing meaningful data out of anything stored anywhere - structured, unstructured data types, distributed, at scale and more. 

In our quest to do more, we are looking for a fantastic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join us in a hybrid setting. Below are some (seriously important) green flags that we are looking for from you: 

🟢 Ability to build and repeat the vision, not just work on tasks in the new phase of your career

🟢 Empathy for people and ability to connect with diverse individuals

🟢 Be a transparent and communicative person 

🟢 Champion Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and incorporate them in the hiring process

This could be an awesome launching pad for someone who believes in our mantra of "find them, grow them, keep them,". Our teams are sustained on values of care and we offer a generous number of vacation days, the opportunity to craft your calendar with flexible schedules and very soon an insurance plan for you and your loved ones.

What you will do: 

• Coordinate with the functional and technical team leads to identify staffing needs
• Determine selection criteria and standardize the selection process across tech and non-tech roles
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person/virtual interviews
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, and maintain an updated pipeline
• Design compelling job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Lead employer branding initiatives and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team, when needed
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

What you will bring: 

• 2-4 years experience in talent acquisition (preferably in a start-up environment) and hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficiency in maintaining the hiring pipeline for multiple roles, at the junior - mid-level roles (experience in hiring for leadership roles can be a bonus)
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, and professional networks (e.g. Stack Overflow and Github) 
• Ability to devise innovative sourcing strategies for potential applicants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work closely with others across different teams.
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends

If you are excited by the prospect of helping us build a team that works to build digital transformation solutions, and if you have an eye for spotting talent in the fast-paced start-up environment, we think you could be the one to help build the impact we are looking for.

We’re looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work. Some of the skills and experience we look for includes:

• Builds and maintains relationship with talent pool in regional markets
• Opens and manages requisitions throughout recruiting lifecycle
• Manages candidate database, including resumes and applications
• Assesses recruiting service request and confirms talent needs with Business and Hiring Manager
• Identifies recruiting channels and target talent pools and conducts search for candidates
• Captures applicant information into recruiting database, maintaining database for future reference
• Prepares and shares candidate communications throughout recruiting lifecycle
• Provides candidate logistics support during hiring process, including coordination of candidate interviews and screening
• Screens candidates, including review of application and resume along with conducting assessments and interviews in partnership with Hiring Manager
• Serves as a point of escalation for inquiries and redirects the resolution of complex or unusual talent acquisition inquiries to the Talent Acquisition COE
• Provides inputs on recruiting operations and execution improvements to Talent Acquisition Lead and Talent Acquisition COE

Responsibilities:-

Posting technical job descriptions across various job portals
Source potential candidates on niche skills
Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT and Engineering resumes
Perform pre-screening calls to analyse applicants’ abilities
Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
Coordinate with the team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs
Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates
Completion of on-boarding formalities for the new hires
Conduct job and task analyses to document job duties and requirements
Keep up to date with new technological trends and products

Requirements:-

Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter
Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g. phone, Skype and structured)
Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT / Engineering roles
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
Thorough knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting and Boolean search)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Graduate / Post Graduate degree(s)

These role(s) are entitled to aggressive performance and target-based variables, as designed by the management.

Additional Details

Work Location – Assotech Business Cresterra, Sector 135, Noida
Shift Timings – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST) (Monday – Friday)