Talent Acquisition Executive (IT Recruiter)

Position/Title: Senior - Talent Acquisition

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Mumbai

Shifts (if any): 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (candidate should be flexible to work as per business requirement)

Experience: 5-10 years

This position is on 3rd party payroll.

About Aeries:

Aeries is a global services company providing technology, business Founded in 2012, Aeries Technology is a Nasdaq listed global professional services and consulting partner, headquartered in Mumbai, India, with centers in the USA, Mexico, Singapore, and Dubai. We provide mid-size technology companies with the right mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and the right systems & solutions to scale, optimize and transform their business operations with unique customized engagement models. Aeries is Great Place to Work certified by GPTW India, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees.

For more information, log on to http://www.aeriestechnology.com 

Key Responsibilities:

1.      Non and IT Recruitment Strategy:

·  Develop a specialized recruitment strategy to attract top talent in the Non IT and IT sectors.

·  Stay updated on the latest IT and NON IT  developments to anticipate hiring needs.

2.       Candidate Sourcing and Engagement:

·  Identify potential candidates through various channels including job portals, networking events, and referrals.

·  Engage potential candidates with an understanding of technical requirements such as SAP, Oracle, cloud technologies, programming languages, and more.

3.       Stakeholder Collaboration:

·  Work closely with IT and Non IT department heads to define precise hiring needs and specifications.

4.       Candidate Assessment:

·  Conduct preliminary screening and technical assessments, ensuring candidates meet the technical and cultural fit for roles.

·  Coordinate technical tests and interviews with the respective teams.

5.       Market Intelligence:

·  Stay informed about market trends, competitive salaries, and benefits to attract and retain the best talent in the ERP and IT sectors.

6.       Process and Metrics Management:

·  Continually refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

7.       Candidate Experience:

·  Ensure a seamless experience for candidates from the initial approach through the onboarding process.

·  Address any specific concerns related to ERP and IT roles.

Desired Minimum Qualification:

·  Bachelor’s degree

·  A minimum of [5 to 10] years of experience in talent acquisition with a focus on Non-IT and IT roles

·  IT technologies.

·  Proven track record in hiring for technical roles.

The Job responsibilities of the candidate shall include but not limited to the Job Description & to perform any other tasks/functions as required by the Company.

About the job

Are you passionate about finding the best talent in the Software Development industry? Do you thrive on the exhilaration of attracting top talent currently working at other companies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

What you'll do:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our organization by managing the entire recruitment process, from crafting sourcing strategies to interviewing and hiring exceptional talent. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers and executive leadership, ensuring a robust talent pipeline to meet our strategic growth objectives. Your natural aptitude for building strong, trusting partnerships and your ability to prioritize and problem-solve with limited information will be key to your success.

Some of your tangible deliverables will include:

• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with passive candidates and industry leaders, establishing our organization as an employer of choice.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract top-notch tech talent.
• Utilizing data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and continually improving our processes.

Who you are:

• Passionate problem solver: You possess the ability to define, scope, and solve ambiguous problems, delivering clear, actionable insights.
• Self-starter: You thrive when presented with challenges, proactively identifying problems based on data and presenting innovative solutions.
• Effective communicator: You have the talent to translate complex analysis into compelling narratives, and you communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Master of multitasking: You excel at setting priorities while remaining flexible in an ever-changing environment.

Skills required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven track record of sourcing and hiring top talent in the tech industry.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.
• Experience in utilizing creative sourcing methods and cold calling to identify and attract exceptional talent currently employed at other companies.
• Previous experience in working with mature startups or high-volume tech service companies is highly desirable.

Why join us:

At our company, we value the motivation and dedication of our employees. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our talent acquisition strategies and directly impact our strategic growth objectives. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages learning from industry leaders and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, we offer competitive compensation packages and attractive benefits.

If you are driven by the thrill of finding extraordinary talent and are excited about contributing to our organization's success, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.

• Serving as a go-between the candidates and hiring managers
• Coordinating the hiring process end-to-end
• Building and reporting on quarterly and annual hiring plans
• Creating and publishing job ads in various portals
• Networking with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events
• Collaborating with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees
• Screening resumes and job applications
• Conducting initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates
• Interviewing candidates in person for a wide range of roles (junior,senior, and executive)
• Tracking hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill, and source of hire
• Designing, distributing and measuring the results of candidate experience surveys
• Training and advising hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods
• Hosting and participating in job fairs
• Following up with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Maintaining a database of potential candidates for future job

What you need to have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Compliance knowledge
• Time management skills
• Organizing & Relationship building skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Write creative JDs and post/advertise them on various job portals.
• Review and understand technical job requirement and screen the candidates accordingly
• Review applicants to verify if position requirements are met
• Source potential candidates on niche platforms.
• Research new technologies
• Perform pre-screening calls to analyze applicant's’ abilities
• Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
• Coordinate with IT team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs
• Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates
• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends and products
• Follow up with candidates

Skills and Experience:

• Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter or Recruiter (3+yrs)
• Knowledge on the technical know how, to screen the candidate initially.
• 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 roles
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting and Boolean search)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Self-confidence and self starter
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Has passion to constantly exceed own quality benchmarks.

Job Summary

Job Title:  Technical Recruiter

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

Experience: 0 to 3 years

Shift timing: 6:30 pm to 4:30 am

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review the job description; understand the requirements of the clients and accordingly execute a search plan for identifying potential candidates to fit the requirement.
• Source candidates using multiple channels like job portals, internal database, social media, etc.

• Work on IT/NON-IT niche and super niche requirements.
• Assess applicants relevant experience, knowledge, skills and competencies.
• Scheduling, coordination and ownership of end-to-end recruitment cycle.
• Build strong candidate relationship and credibility to leverage their trust for getting referrals.
• Negotiating wage rates and other terms of employment and gain commitment from candidates for current and future job requirements.
• Submitting candidates resume to the hiring managers for further scrutiny or consideration.
• Timely communication with the candidates and keeping them posted with updates on their candidature.

• Partner with our onsite sales team to understand the client’s needs and requirements.
• Engage regularly on an ongoing basis with the candidates through email, voice and video calls.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Relationship Management skills
• Learning Agility
• Go Getter Attitude

This role is for the IT Recruiter of the company and you'll be reporting to the Senior Manager of Business Operations.

As an IT recruiter you will be working to;

1. Identify and screen the best of available talents at the shortest possible time with a focus on quality

2. Maintain and develop the pipeline of eligible candidates for future open positions

3. Develop proactive sourcing strategies to engage and increase the number of qualified applicants in the database for active and passive talent.

4. Qualify or reject candidates based on introductory calls via phone and emails

Job qualifications and requirements - A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science is highly preferred.

1. A passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions
2. Knowledge of software terms, technology stacks, and software roles
3. Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes
4. Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

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