Talent Acquisition Lead

• Assist in sourcing candidates through job portals, social media, referrals, and databases
• Screen resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers
• Communicate with candidates regarding interview status and feedback.
• Support in drafting and posting job descriptions on various platforms

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Recruiter cum HR Executive to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in technical recruitment, employee engagement, and HR operations. You will play a crucial role in building a high-performing team while maintaining a positive and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing to onboarding.
• Understand technical requirements (PHP, Laravel, Java, Node.js, React, DevOps, etc.) and identify the right talent.
• Use multiple sourcing channels — job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databases.
• Conduct initial screening, coordinate technical interviews, and ensure timely closures.
• Maintain a candidate pipeline for future hiring needs.

HR Operations

• Manage onboarding and induction for new hires.
• Maintain employee records, attendance, and HR databases.
• Handle employee queries and assist in payroll coordination.
• Draft offer letters, appointment letters, and other HR documentation.

Performance & Engagement

• Coordinate monthly performance reviews and feedback cycles.
• Organize employee engagement activities, rewards, and recognition programs.
• Support management in designing KRAs, appraisal processes, and team structures.
• Help create a positive, growth-oriented culture aligned with company values.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in HR and technical recruitment in IT/software domain.
• Strong understanding of IT roles, stacks, and job descriptions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, cutshort) and HR tools (Zoho People, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in a startup or small-to-mid-size tech company.
• Knowledge of employee lifecycle management and HR compliance.
• Strong coordination skills between technical and management teams.
• Energetic, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and collaborative work culture.
• Exposure to hiring across diverse technologies and domains.
• Growth opportunities and mentorship from senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Screening: Utilizing LinkedIn, job boards, and social media to find candidates; reviewing resumes to shortlist based on requirements.
• Interview Scheduling: Coordinating interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Candidate Experience: Serving as the main point of contact, providing updates, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Administrative Support: Maintaining Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), updating databases, and assisting with onboarding/orientation.
• Employer Branding: Assisting with career fairs, campus hiring, and marketing initiatives. 

Thrillophilia’s journey is rooted in a passion for travel, exploration, and adventure. It began back in 2011 when the global market was still too young for online travel transactions. Ever since we have grown to become India’s largest online platform for booking affordable travel experiences across 55+ countries. Our offerings are diverse and wholesome, with 24,000+ products and services ranging from tours and activities to luxury and culture stays, powered by exclusive deals and extra effort to bring joy to all our travelers.

Thrillophilia grows on a strong foundation of innovative travel technology, great on-ground presence & support, and hand-curated local experiences to bring our 84 million travelers the most delightful holiday experience every year. With multiple tourism and start-up awards as well as global recognition under our belt, we have scaled tenfold over the past three years.

Role Overview:

As the Assistant HR Manager at Thrillophilia, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining our exceptional team. Your primary focus will be on recruitment, ensuring we attract, onboard, and retain top talent who share our passion for travel and adventure. In addition to recruitment, you will also be responsible for various HR operational tasks, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.

- Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and platforms to ensure a continuous pipeline of top talent.

- Collaborate with department heads to understand staffing needs and align recruitment efforts with business goals.

- Enhance and maintain the employer brand, ensuring Thrillophilia is an attractive destination for prospective employees.

2. Onboarding and Orientation

- Design and implement effective onboarding programs to ensure new hires acclimate smoothly to the company culture and workflows.

- Coordinate orientations, including paperwork, introductions, and training to help new employees settle into their roles.

3. HR Operations:

- Manage and maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local employment laws.

- Handle employee queries and concerns, providing guidance and resolution in line with company policies.

- Administer employee benefits and leave policies, including leave tracking and coordination.

4. Employee Engagement

- Support initiatives that foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

- Coordinate team-building activities and events that contribute to a positive work culture.

5. Exit Management:

- Oversee the exit process, conducting exit interviews, and identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field. Master's degree or HR certification is a plus.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR roles, with a strong emphasis on recruitment.

- Proven track record of successfully recruiting and retaining talent.

- Sound knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

- Proficiency in HR software and tools.

- A passion for creating a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Preferred:

- Familiarity with HR practices in a startup or fast-paced environment.

Join us in our journey to create memorable travel experiences for millions of adventurers. As the HR Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping our team and culture, ensuring Thrillophilia remains a great place to work and grow.

We are currently hiring for multiple Talent Acquisition Partner positions for our team at www.qrata.co, Qrata is a talent startup that helps scale funded startups globally, we work with most of the top VCs in India as well as help build remote engineering teams for US/Europe-based startups. We will be launching our talent product to analyze talent using machine learning to help our customers find the right fit.

Responsibilities

• Build an effective candidate pipeline through Inbound/Outbound sourcing channels with minimal dependency
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, and hiring portals (Naukri, IIM Jobs, LinkedIn etc.) and other creative sources
• Plan and execute candidate engagement activities, including owning the candidate experience from start to finish, pre-onboarding engagement, and post-joining engagement.
• Keep track of employee growth and the company's atmosphere and culture to ensure that it remains pleasant and productive.
• Research, mapping, company analysis, pitching, understanding the startup ecosystem, having intelligent discussions with talent and founders, preparing talent for interviews, and following up with talent are all things which need to be handled.
• Drive outcomes with zeal, think and act fast, and function long-term and in the best interests of the organization.

What are we Looking for

• Ability to work with a wide range of clients, including senior level business leaders and seasoned professional candidates within the engineering organization; proficient in using data to guide decisions and change
• Recognize how to recruit and keep the best brains from all walks of life while harnessing the potential of a diverse workforce.
• Ability to mix the position of strategic talent adviser with a sense of urgency while also managing and achieving outcomes in a fast-paced, expanding environment
• Proven track record of developing talent pipelines and sourcing
• Continuously developing talent pipelines and identifying suitable individuals is a plus.
• A thorough grasp of and application of recruitment metrics to guide decision-making is highly recommended.
• Ability to talk intelligently about the firm and respond to any technical inquiries posed by a prospective recruit
• 3 plus years of experience

Star Points if you have

• Startup Experience
• Effective client contact abilities at all levels
• Interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact effectively in a professional setting
• Consistent with our beliefs and values
• Initiative/leadership experience in projects or events
• Solid understanding of LinkedIn, Naukri, IIM platforms.

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%) 

● Pan India internal recruitment.

● Responsible for all interview processes.

● Manage recruitment cycle.

● Conduct all interviews virtual/Face-to-face and coordinate with the sales & operations team.

● Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline

● Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings.

● Manage onboarding and new hire process.

● Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices.

● Manage the overall interview, selection, and closing process to ensure all screening, hiring, and selection are done according to employment laws and regulations

● Coordinating with the Hiring Manager. 

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA (HR) preferred
• Non-MBAs with 2+ years of experience in related fields can also apply
• Work experience in talent acquisition teams of start-ups or technology companies
• Familiarity with hiring portals & professional networks like LinkedIn