Recruitment Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

1.      Candidate Sourcing:

o   Utilize various sourcing methods (job portals, social media, networking) to identify potential candidates.

o   Assist in building a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

2.      Screening and Shortlisting:

o   Review resumes and applications to ensure they meet job requirements.

o   Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate suitability.

3.      Coordination:

o   Schedule interviews and assessments, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

o   Communicate with candidates and hiring managers to coordinate interview logistics.

4.      Interview Support:

o   Participate in interviews and assessments, gaining exposure to interview techniques and evaluation criteria.

o   Provide feedback to candidates and assist in maintaining positive candidate experience.

5.      Documentation:

o   Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of new joiners through KYC

o   Verify the document submitted by the new joiners.

6.      Market Research:

o   Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in recruitment.

o   Contribute to the development of innovative recruitment strategies.

Benefits:

·        Mentorship from experienced HR professionals.

·        Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

·        Opportunity to build a professional network in the HR and recruitment field.

·        Potential for a full-time position upon successful completion of the internship.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications:

·        Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

·        Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

·        Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

·        Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

·        Familiarity with basic HR concepts and recruitment processes.

Shift Timings: - 1pm to 10pm

Working Days: - Mon – Fri

Stipend – Rs.5000/-

Location – ITPP, Kharadi - Pune

• At least 2-5 Yrs. of experience handling end-to-end IT recruitment.
• Should be an individual contributor responsible for Full Recruitment Life Cycle: Sourcing, Screening, Interview Co-ordination and Follow-Ups etc.
• Experience working with W2/1099/C2C/GC/EAD/US Citizens/TN Visa/H1B work Authorization.
• Screen candidates to confirm work history, education, training, job skills, soft skills, and availability and salary requirements.
• Follow up with candidates during the entire process, keep them warm and also close the loop as appropriate 
• Candidate should be technically strong & possess knowledge of IT terminologies & current trends.
• Ability to source profiles using alternative sourcing channels (LinkedIn, Li-Searcher, GitHub and other networking channels)

• Communicating with hiring managers to identify future job openings and the technical requirements for those jobs.
• Writing job descriptions and posting to relevant media platforms.
• Screening applicants for competency with the job requirements.
• Arranging telephone, video, or in-person interviews.
• Performing background and reference checks.
• Presenting the resumes of the most suitable candidates to the hiring manager.
• Offering job positions and completing the relevant paperwork.
• Keeping track of all applicants as well as keeping applicants informed on the application process.
• Forecasting recruitment budgets.

• Knowledge on recruitment cycle.
• Knowledge on job portals like Naukri, linkedin etc.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• MBA-HR is a must

• Need At least 2-year experience in fast paced staffing environment working on IT, Non-IT and Techno-Functional Requirement like Business Analyst, IT Project Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing, Program Manager, Software QA Engineer, Software Developer, Accountant, Accounting Manager etc.
• Good in communication and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Should be well aware of the recruitment process and related terms like MSP/Markup/Rate Negotiation.
• Team Player.
• Ability to learn and grasp new skills.
• Positive Attitude towards Work.
• Not looking for a specialist recruiter for a particular domain, we need someone who can work on all types of requirements as per the business need.
• Qualification: Any Graduate.

• 2+ years of experience in Technical recruitment
• Design and implement overall recruiting strategy 
• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications 
• Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives 
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media etc 
• Screen candidates resumes and job applications 
• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule 
• Assess applicants’ https://resources.workable.com/tutorial/recruiting-skills-training" target="_blank">relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes 
• Onboard new employees in order to become fully integrated 
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices 
• Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team 
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process 

• Knowledge about Job Portals and Familiarity with Job Posting
• Understanding the organization's expectations in terms of the job description and specs.
• Reviewing and Shortlisting of Profiles from employment portals, networking sites, referencing networking, and job search
• Continuous efforts to ensure the talent pool data is updated timely
• Conduct Preliminary interviews, telephonic interviews, and candidate shortlisting
• For accessing passive prospective prospects, effectively utilizing one's own network, building a database, digital platforms, and referrals
• Examine the candidate's abilities, knowledge of various technologies, and essential responsibilities.
• Schedule in-person and telephonic rounds of interviews, complete technical testing, and stay in touch with prospects until they are recruited.
• Maintaining professional connections with all parties involved is essential (Ops. Managers, HR Managers, Team Members, candidates, etc.)
• Working with Hiring Managers on a regular basis to ensure that sourcing timelines are reached.
• Identify new strategies for sourcing candidates and creating new leads using the technique.
• Good understanding of keywords and how to use them when looking for resumes.
• Maintain communication with the candidates who have been given positions until they have accepted them, and so on.
• Keeping track of the recruitment database and reporting to the HOD on a frequent basis as needed. There will be a greater emphasis on employee retention and lower employee turnover.
• Finding individuals who are qualified for the job based on the job description provided.

Desired Skills:

• Pragmatic
• Self-Motivated
• Analytical Mindset
• Coordination between the team and supervisors is transparent.
• Capable of working under duress and multitasking
• Should be able to operate independently with little supervision.
• Educating yourself Agility and a can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and vocal
• English is the preferred language for communication.
• Must be a leader and a motivator.
• Coordination abilities are essential.

Manager- Talent Acquisition

Who we are?

At Edge, we believe simplifying employee data will help large corporates solve sub-optimal talent management problems. This data is more critical after the pandemic, as managing a remote workforce has shifted from optional to essential.

We have spent our last eight years understanding the workforce from the IT and BFSI industries. We have used this employee data to create a sophisticated intelligence. This brain behind our AI-based products is called EdGE graph™. We have used 11 million job descriptions and more than 30 million profiles to build the graph.

Our products like Pathfinder, Recruit and Mobility are deployed in IT companies like Wipro, HCL, UST Global, etc. and help them upskill, invest, and maintain their existing people. It has helped organisations improve their workforce availability, billing, allocations and drive straight bottom-line impacts. The new order of talent decisions helps us define, identify, and plan for a future-ready workforce.

We build end-to-end talent management products for organisations so that they have a 360-degree view of their talent supply chain. This helps them make informed talent decisions efficiently and build an intelligent workforce.

We built Edge Networks in 2012 in an apartment in Bangalore and soon, were supported by the National Skill Development Corporation of India (NSDC). We are a part of the NASSCOM Product Council and have been recognized by Gartner, Deloitte, Equidam, NVIDIA, Amazon as an innovative tech HR startup in various titles.

At Edge, we understand that modern companies that put the employees at the center of their workings, backed with data, will make their organisation productive. This is how we, at Edge, use tech for good.

Role:

As a Manager -Talent Acquisition you will be responsible to take care of all the recruitment related activities for the organization both Tech and non- tech. You will also be responsible to drive the entire function independently and manage stakeholders as well. Work very closely with the HRBP to manage risk and work on succession planning. You will be the first point of contact for the probable candidates for the organization and drive the company’s brand value. 

Traits that you have

A team player – I know we only win if we all win. I recognise and value the different perspectives and skills my squad mates bring. It is not about being a hero but jumping in and contributing to the successful delivery of our mission.

An excellent communicator – I know and understand the importance of clear, on-time communication. My spoken and written communication skills stand out for clarity and conciseness.  

A collaboration champion – I work closely with my colleagues to ensure alignment and champion the sharing of learning across teams.

Comfortable being uncomfortable – I am comfortable with uncertainty. I have the ability to effectively manage myself through ambiguity by making meaning, building relationships and creating clarity with my peers.

Continuous improvement junkie – I constructively challenge the status quo, I look for better ways of doing things and passionately advocate continuous improvement.

Committed to my own and others’ growth – I strive to stretch and grow myself and others by identifying my own development areas, seeking feedback, and providing feedback to others to help them learn and grow every day.

A problem solver – I am energised by tackling complex problems. I use my critical thinking, network, skills, knowledge, and available data to drive better outcomes for our customers and the product.

Commercially and Tech curious – I have a wide-angle lens. I am curious about what is happening in the external market and in emerging trends and innovations (technological and otherwise) and how we use this information to better inform our decisions and actions.

Risk savvy – I build sustainable solutions that protect stakeholders and customers and proactively address risks by role-modelling improvements in the product’s overall risk and control environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for taking care of end-end recruitment process across the organization which will include tech and non-tech roles across all job levels till on-boarding.
• Work very closely with the stakeholders to understand their requirements and work consultatively giving suggestions on market availability of talent, market dynamics, salary ranges and competitive salary packages.
• Maintain HR metrics like – Cost per hire, Quality of hire etc
• Create a continuous pipeline of candidates with passive job seekers to maintain a relevant talent pool.

Role Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Talent acquisition with relevant industry hiring.
• Should have worked and scaled teams in startups.
• Subject matter expert in defining the roles for different line of businesses
• Independently managed stakeholders and worked closely on the hiring needs
• Excellent communication skills
• Hands on excel skills to build dashboards and excel reports.
• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in computer science or related streams is preferable.