Senior - Talent Acquisition

About Qrata:

Qrata is a talent search firm that partners with top VC firms such as Accel, Matrix, Sequoia, Lightspeed & more to help scale their portfolio teams globally. We have expertise in Engineering, growth, Design and product roles and the teams are divided by function to be able to have an in-depth view of these functions. We have a specialized mapping team that supports our talent partners with a more targeted search. 95% of our profiles make shortlists and hence our hiring is speedier. We work with late-stage companies such as Nykka, dream 11, pharmeasy, Jiosaavn, Marico etc. Our strength is in hiring for early-stage startups which is actually more challenging but have been able to get past all the challenges due to our structure in the process.

About the job:

Attention all aspiring HR professionals! If you've ever dreamed of transitioning into human resources but hesitated, now is your chance. We are committed to training you and ensuring your success in recruitment, helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Key responsibilities:

1. Candidate identification and engagement: Proactively seek out potential candidates for various job openings

2. Advanced sourcing techniques: Employ a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media platforms, and databases, to locate resumes that align with the specific requirements of the role

3. Resume screening and initial interviews: Review resumes and conduct preliminary phone or video interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications, availability, and interest

4. Interview coordination and candidate support: Manage the interview scheduling process and maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process, culminating in their successful onboarding

We are hiring Senior Talent Acquisition Manager for an EdTech platform in Bangalore. 

Responsibilities:

• Overlooking at end-to-end recruitment process.
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards.
• Ensure all the best-recruiting equipment, software, and practices are being used in the process.
• Developing a strategic continuous candidate pipeline.
• Consistent networking, future candidate engagement strategies and communication cadence.
• Handling communication within the team and aiding in preparing schedules for recruitment activities and their execution.

Required Skills:

• Proven recruitment experience at start-ups.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and HR databases. Prior experience with freshteam will be desirable.
• Hands-on experience with recruiting and sourcing candidates.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (PPT, Word, Excel).
• Excellent analytical & time management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and people skills.

Job Summary:

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will play a crucial role in attracting, sourcing, and hiring talented individuals to meet the organization's workforce needs. You will collaborate with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand their requirements, devise effective recruitment strategies, and execute end-to-end recruitment processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their talent requirements, including job descriptions, qualifications, and other relevant details.
2. Source, screen, and assess candidates using various channels such as job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and internal databases.
3. Conduct phone screens and initial interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
4. Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
5. Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
6. Assist in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
8. Provide timely updates and feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
9. Assist in negotiating and extending job offers to selected candidates.
10. Support onboarding activities for new hires, including completing pre-employment checks and paperwork.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Associate or in a similar recruitment role, preferably within the IT or technology industry.
3. 1-3 years of relevant experience in end-to-end recruitment processes.
4. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools.
5. Strong sourcing and networking skills to identify and engage with potential candidates.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple recruitment assignments.
8. Understanding of employment laws and regulations.
9. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on meeting recruitment targets and deadlines.
10. Highly organized with attention to detail.

• 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)

Desired Candidate Profile

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in full recruitment cycle for technical roles
• Background in IT, knowledge of the basics of the latest IT technologies, programming languages
• Good command in verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and candidate engagement skills
• Adaptibility to new technologies and business environment
• Positive attitude    

Job Title: US/Senior Recruiter
Shift: 6:30pm IST - 3:30am IST
JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Should have 6+ months of experience into End to end IT, Non IT, Pharma, Healthcare/Pharma, Engineering Recruitment
• Candidates should have experience in Contract staffing(C2H) or fulltime Recruitment
• Sourcing candidates from job portals, social networking sites, references - Screening & short-listing suitable profiles against the requirement
• Interviewing candidates to check for their communication skills, technical skills as per clients" needs & their suitability
• Coordinating with the clients to get the requirements and following up with them for the feedback of the processed profiles
• Scheduling telephonic and F2F interviews for the short-listed candidates
• Salary negotiations and fixation of the selected candidates
• Preparing and maintaining various recruitment details & database

Perks and Benefits: 5 days Working, Medical Benefits, Rewards & recognition, 4% Recurring Incentives (best in the market), Attractive Rewards & Recognition, Eminent Base Salary, Cab Facility and Meal facility for onsite candidates

Candidate should have their own laptop/Desktop (6 GB ram) with Proper internet Connection.

About company:

US Tech Solutions was founded in 2000 and today we are counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.

We are a global organization offering talent solutions to 150+ customers including 20% of the Fortune 500 across Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Headquartered in New Jersey, we operate with 40 global locations across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India.

As a certified Minority Business Enterprise, we embrace diversity as a core component of our culture, our approach to business, and the opportunities we provide to our clients and our employees. We are proud to be rated as The Top Business in the U.S. by Diversity Business since 2011.

Working as your strategic talent partner, our team of expert and specialized individuals act as a catalyst for enhanced operational efficiency and increased productivity.

we have 3600 active employees, 40 global locations, 150+ reputed clients

Awards

• Staffing Industry Analyst – ‘Largest Staffing Firms’ in the U.S., 2017, 2016
• Staffing Industry Analyst – ‘Fastest growing staffing Firm’, 2017
• Staffing Industry Analyst ‘Largest Diversity Firm Award’
• KellyOCG Supplier Excellence Award 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012
• Deloitte ‘Technology Fast 500’, North America – 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
• Diversity Business ‘Top U.S. Business’ (multiple awards)
• INC 500 ‘Fasting Growing Firm’ in North America (multiple awards)
• TAPFIN 100 – ‘Top Diversity Supplier’
• Randstad Sourceright Premier Partner – ‘Top 20 Supplier’ across all Randstad MSP Programs
• Volt Consulting Group ‘Supplier of the Year’ (multiple labor categories)
• Strategic Supplier Award for Allegis Global Solutions.

For more details you can login to http://www.ustechsolutions.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ustechsolutions.com/

Note:

U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification with 2+ years of professional experience in Talent Acquisition.
• 2+ years experience in full lifecycle recruiting in the IT industry.
• An expert level of knowledge in all full lifecycle recruiting components including, sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, legal, job analysis, wage and salary trends, relationship management, and due diligence.
• Detailed analysis of the JD - to understand the client's requirement thoroughly.
• Sourcing and screening of valid profiles.
• Ensuring SLAs are met for providing the validated profiles.
• Basic Excel Skills like Vlookup, Pivot, and PPT skills
• Maintaining a detailed tracker and Scheduling the shortlisted profiles for an interview and ensuring regular following up.
• Candidate Selection offers negotiation and follow-up with joining to ensure the onboarding.
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept generous and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible. 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Work closely with Hiring Managers to plan and close all assignments in the stipulated time frame.
• Develop a strong pipeline of high-caliber talent for all current and anticipated demands.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal clients, vendors, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results, and credibility.
• Managing the selection, offers, negotiation, closing, and administrative components of the recruitment process.
• Manage mid and senior-level hiring
• Sourcing through various sourcing channels, candidate management, stakeholder management. 
• Deliver high-quality work in a high-paced, dynamic work environment consistently by managing time and effort
• Taking initiative to complete unanticipated, and verifying the completeness of your own work
• Deliver high-quality results in a timely manner, individually and through others; initiate action and accomplish goals across a wide range of teams and projects in the face of multiple demands, grow professionally by actively staying up-to-date in areas of expertise.
• Hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of various technologies
• Hands on experience in excel reporting and analyses