Talent Acquisition - Recruiter

About the Company: 

Our client is a leader in the production of high-quality steel and is motivated by the philosophy of producing safe and sustainable steel. They are involved with projects for rail, roads, bridges, ports, airports, defense, and energy, as well as in various infrastructure segments like urban development and irrigation. They are now setting up a construction-tech start-up with an omnichannel B2B and B2C platform.

About the Role: 

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and help us recruit top-tier talent for our client’s manufacturing firm's corporate office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with experience in hiring for manufacturing firms. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will work closely with HR partners to identify and attract top talent for various corporate functions, including finance, operations, sales, and marketing. You will also be responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies, including job postings, social media outreach, and networking.

Location: Kolkata

Job Description:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various corporate functions, including finance, operations, sales and marketing, and other support functions

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job posting to offer acceptance

• Collaborate with HR partners to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires

• Develop and maintain relationships with external recruiting resources, including staffing agencies and job boards

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in talent acquisition

• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, techniques, and tools

• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

To be successful in this role, one must have min. 3 - 7 years of experience in a start-up/product-based software development firm who started his career as a technical recruiter and gradually grew to the stage of handling teams & stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• The role is someone needs to contribute 50% IC & 50% team handling.
• Succession Planning & workforce forecast.
• Must ensure the sufficient workforce is available based on business needs at all times.
• Should execute the overall end-end recruitment process with the hiring Manager's & the stakeholder's, must ensure the task is successfully completed either as a Team or IC on a need basis.
• Go-getter person & should be flexible to grow and change in a rapid environment.
• Should be more organized as a team and ready to roll off your sleeves as needed to execute things in different verticals of HR department.

• Min. 3 - 7 years of experience in Technical Recruitment.
• Must have worked in a product based / start-up only are eligible.
• Should have experience in handling Stakeholders & must have exposure in working with Management.
• Should have experience in hiring Tech stacks like Java, Angular, Devops, testing, ABAP and non-tech like PM, BA, Consultants, support, sales etc from Junior to Senior level.
• Expertise in Boolean & X-ray search.
• talented in Headhunting & harvesting.
• Should have handled a team of at least 3 people.
• The right fit is someone who can source quality & qualified sources rather more than quantity.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and update job descriptions

• Source potential candidates from various online channels (e.g. social media and other platforms like Naukri, Indeed, Shine, etc)

• Craft recruiting emails to attract passive candidates
• Screen incoming resumes and application forms

• Conduct a telephonic interview of candidates

• Advertise job openings on the company’s careers page, social media, job boards, etc

• Provide shortlists of qualified candidates to the manager.

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as an HR Recruiter or similar role
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases

• Experience with sourcing techniques

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

We are hiring a Recruitment Specialist 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.
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System.
• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements.
• Lead employer branding initiatives and manage a team of Recruitment executives.
• Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.

Requirements:

• Must have experience in IT, Non IT and leadership roles hiring, preferably for startups.
• Proven work experience (minimum 3+ years) as a Recruitment Specialist or similar role.
• Experience in volume/bulk hiring for Sales roles.
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks.
• 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.

• 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.

• Create and maintain new hire and personnel files and enter them into Human Resources Information Systems.
• Assist with orientation of new employees.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all employee records and files (e.g., interview documents, ).
• Support processing and maintenance of payroll records in accordance with policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Generate Human Resources data reports as necessary Answer phone calls and record messages.
• Create and type office correspondence using computer.
• Serve as Human Resources subject matter expert and participate on project teams.
• Day to day operations of the HR function
• End to End Recruitment process like Sourcing of candidates from job portals, taking care of interview and selection process.
• HR Administration (eg. leave management, employee database, salary inputs, training history cards)

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and adhering to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to create a positive employee experience so that people want to join and stay with the organisation
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with MS Office/Excel/Outlook