Recruitment Specialist

HR Executive (Recruitment & Payroll)

Overview

Dolat Capital is a technology-driven, multi-strategy quantitative trading firm trading in financial markets. Founded by Shri Dolatbhai Shah in 1971, we thrive on innovation, math, and technology. Our HR team plays a vital role in building and supporting world-class teams to drive our vision forward.

We are seeking a smart, confident, and result-oriented HR Executive (Recruitment & Payroll) to join our HR team. This role will focus on 70% recruitment activities and 30% payroll & HR operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruiting cycle for IT & Non-IT roles.
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates using innovative methods.
• Conduct HR rounds, negotiate offers, and manage candidate experience.
• Handle onboarding, joining formalities, and employment documentation.
• Drive campus recruitment initiatives and build strong university relationships.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.

Payroll & HR Operations

• Manage monthly payroll processing, attendance, and leave records.
• Address employee queries related to payroll, attendance, and HR policies.
• Maintain and update employee database and generate MIS reports.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record.
• 1–5 years of hands-on experience in recruitment and payroll.
• Prior exposure to IT/Tech hiring and payroll software is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving ability.

Benefits

• Young & dynamic, cubicle-free workplace.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the most effective sourcing approach and plan based on the final requirements, including sourcing platforms, acquisition pitch, acquisition funnel, etc.
• Drive the sourcing efforts and ensure the right quality of candidates are sourced based on the requirements and within the committed timelines.
• Communicate role specifications and terms to the candidates clearly and transparently.
• Drive negotiations with the candidates and help resolve their queries and concerns effectively.
• Communicate any specific requests or modifications required by the candidate to the Engagement Manager proactively.
• Ensure a clear track of progress, transparency, and coordination within the Expert team.
• Screen applicants on call to ensure they meet the necessary technical qualifications and requirements for the respective roles.
• Evaluate candidates' technical skills, knowledge, and abilities based on the job description.
• Provide constructive feedback and maintain detailed records of candidates' technical evaluations, feedback, and assessment outcomes.
• Generate regular reports on sourcing activities and other relevant data points.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in technical screening methodologies.
• Continuously refine and optimize the technical sourcing process to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience.

Temporary full time role

Job requirement - Sourcing and TA for top brand startups in India and around the world. 

Need experience and background in HR, TA & outbound search/sourcing
prior experience with tech hiring for startups is highly preferred.

We are seeking free-lance recruiters. Consequently, we provide flexible work arrangements which accomodates for multiple jobs.

Catalyst IQ is a new-age Recrutiment and Advisory startup which brings a ledership from international and local business exposure. We are trying to create an effective marketplace for free-lance recrutiers. We specialise in mandates for edtech, Agritech, Fintech (neo bank, DeFi and Accounting ERP), e-gamming and others. 

value proposition - Catalyst IQ provide the potential to for someone to earn a months salary that a typical HR recruiter with 0-4 years exp makes in a full-time role, by just working part-time for us. 

Connect with us to learn more.

Experience

-3-6 years of experience in an HR Generalist role in a startup

-Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or similar field Knowledge of applicant tracking systems

Role and Responsibilities

• Should have worked on end to end talent management - hire to retire model Should be able to take us through the employee lifecycle process
• Should be good at interacting with people and should have done the following: Conduct review and appraisal cycle across teams
• Look after employees' growth who is ready for promotion, who needs to do something different within the organization, who are the high potentials
• How to measure performance
• Benchmarking compensation across companies
• Attrition planning
• Succession planning
• Driving Learning & Development across company
• Ensuring cultural homogeneity
• Employee engagement
•  Performance Management and its process
• Compensation benchmarking

Talent Acquisition

• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and candidate selection criteria
• Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
• Compile lists of most-suitable candidates by assessing their CVs, portfolios, and references
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Maintain records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders.

Onboarding & Induction

Should have done the following:

• Plan and execute staff welfare programs.
• Provide a presentation to new joiners about HR policies of the company. Discuss about future planning and expansion of company with employees Organize health awareness programs for employees.
• Take care of maintaining a good relationship between employee and employer

Employee Grievance Handling:

 Should have been involved in the below:

• Prepare and maintain employee retention policy.
• Handle and resolve grievances of employees.
• Resolve problems between employee and employer regarding different issues eg: compensation, processes, policies, etc. Share instances of any difficult issue resolved.

Skills

• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional ability to screen candidates, compile shortlists and interview candidates.
• Experience in creating awareness of the company brand and establishing professional relationships with candidates.

Benefits

Too lazy to cook food? Delicious lunch served at office.

ESOPs, based on grade level

Comprehensive Health Insurance plans

• 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    

We are hiring a Recruitment Executive who can take care of hiring and team building.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with managers to identify staffing needs.
• Determine selection criteria.
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. Job portals , Social media platforms, Professional networks).
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews.
• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements.
• Lead employer branding initiatives and manage a team of Recruitment executives.
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.

Requirements:

• Must have experience in Non IT and leadership roles hiring, preferably for startups.
• Proven work experience (minimum 2+ years) as a Recruitment Specialist or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organisations.
• B-Tech or MBA in Human Resources Management.

Job Description:-

• Develop and execute recruiting plans.
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media, and employees.
• Develop and track goals for the recruiting and hiring process.
• Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives.
• Handle administrative duties and recordkeeping.
• Collect data on cost per hire and time-to-hire.
• Screen applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements.
• Work with hiring managers to create job descriptions.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.

• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Advertise job openings on the company’s careers page, social media, job boards and internally.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an HR Recruiter or similar role.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases.
• Experience with sourcing techniques.
• Understanding of referral programs.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement.

1. To implement the manpower plan in coordination with the Site Head and Department Heads and do the placements and recruitment in line with the recruitment procedures, for all categories and ensure that the manpower strength is always maintained within the budged level.
2. To handle the administration of all human resources / personnel systems including performance appraisal systems in respect of all employees of the Site.
3. To prepare training plan in consultation with Operations Head and in coordination with all and Department Heads and ensure implementation.
4. To ensure that the training records including identified training needs of all employees are maintained and to assist in preparation of Training plan.
5. To maintain the Training Hall including the equipments / aids etc.,
6. To Co – ordinate and ensure that the evaluation / assessment of all trainees / Probationers of all category and to implement the recommendations.
7. To conduct the Annual Performance Appraisal exercise with a view to maintain and boost the morale of the employees.
8. To create a culture to induce personal as well as organization development.
9. To ensure that the requirements of health & safety measures for the Site are adhered to and complied with.
10. To ensure that the dossier/personnel data of all employees are maintained up-to date and provide the data as and when required.