Talent Aquisition Partner - Startup ( Gurgaon)

• 1-3 years of experience in a talent acquisition role
• Experience in full-cycle Tech role recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Create and implement end-to-end hiring processes
• Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Work Location : Bangalore

Work mode : Work from office

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

About TechWeirdo:

Techweirdo works with fast-growing organizations globally to make them AI-powered.

We are building a community-powered platform that will curate the top 1% of the tech workforce for product companies globally.

Our workforce has been heralded for its exceptional growth, technical competence, and its commitment to its customers.

Techweirdo is looking for a Technical Recruiter at a leading role to strategize, source, orienting and engage top technical talents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and post technical job descriptions

• Source potential candidates from hiring platforms

• Build partnerships and negotiate with talent agencies & consultants to improve the sourcing potential

• Innovate on sourcing strategies to hire faster, better, and cost competitively.

• Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen technical resumes

• Perform pre-screening calls to analyze applicants’ abilities

• Coordinate with IT team leaders, Business teams to forecast department goals and hiring needs

• Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals

• Compose job offer letters

• Onboard new hires

• Promote and withhold the company’s values

• Conduct engagement activities to engage technical teams in performance reviews & contributions

• Help technical team members to enhance their profiles and coordinate with the business teams to align existing tech team members to projects and client requirements

• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends and products

Skills/ Role Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter

• Hands-on experience with various interview formats

• Ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases

• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques

• Strong understanding of HR practices and labor legislation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA in HR
• 5-7 years relevant work experience in TA in a fast paced organization
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be comfortable with a high volume workload and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves"
• Ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions
• Strong management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills    

We are looking for a dedicated recruiter to join our HR team in identifying hiring needs and filling job openings.
The responsibilities of a recruiter include identifying future hiring needs, designing job descriptions, sourcing candidates through databases and social media, conducting interviews, filing paperwork, and keeping abreast of employment law and legislation.
You should also monitor new and existing employees and act as their advocate.

A successful recruiter has excellent interpersonal skills, is organized and detail-oriented, remains up-to-date with employment legislature, and keeps informed in company hiring and internship programs.
A good recruiter can assess candidates' skills, experience and relevant knowledge and compare them to job requirements.

• Identifying future hiring needs and developing job descriptions and specifications.
• Collaborating with department managers to compile a consistent list of requirements.
• Attracting suitable candidates through databases, online employment forums, social media, etc.
• Conducting interviews and sorting through applicants to fill open positions.
• Assessing applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions.
• Completing paperwork for new hires.
• Promoting the company's reputation and attractiveness as a good employment opportunity.
• Managing internship programs.
• Keeping up-to-date on current employment legislation and regulations and enforcing them within the company.
• Providing recruitment reports to team managers.

• Any bachelor's degree.
• The ability to conduct different types of interviews.
• Experience with recruitment processes and databases.
• The ability to design and implement recruiting strategies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• A working knowledge of employment law and legislation.

We are building for the future of work by changing the way the world looks at information and data paradigms. The Meaning Engine by India-based Needle Innovision enables building solutions by processing meaningful data out of anything stored anywhere - structured, unstructured data types, distributed, at scale and more. 

In our quest to do more, we are looking for a fantastic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join us in a hybrid setting. Below are some (seriously important) green flags that we are looking for from you: 

🟢 Ability to build and repeat the vision, not just work on tasks in the new phase of your career

🟢 Empathy for people and ability to connect with diverse individuals

🟢 Be a transparent and communicative person 

🟢 Champion Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and incorporate them in the hiring process

This could be an awesome launching pad for someone who believes in our mantra of "find them, grow them, keep them,". Our teams are sustained on values of care and we offer a generous number of vacation days, the opportunity to craft your calendar with flexible schedules and very soon an insurance plan for you and your loved ones.

What you will do: 

• Coordinate with the functional and technical team leads to identify staffing needs
• Determine selection criteria and standardize the selection process across tech and non-tech roles
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person/virtual interviews
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, and maintain an updated pipeline
• Design compelling job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Lead employer branding initiatives and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team, when needed
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

What you will bring: 

• 2-4 years experience in talent acquisition (preferably in a start-up environment) and hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficiency in maintaining the hiring pipeline for multiple roles, at the junior - mid-level roles (experience in hiring for leadership roles can be a bonus)
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, and professional networks (e.g. Stack Overflow and Github) 
• Ability to devise innovative sourcing strategies for potential applicants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work closely with others across different teams.
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends

If you are excited by the prospect of helping us build a team that works to build digital transformation solutions, and if you have an eye for spotting talent in the fast-paced start-up environment, we think you could be the one to help build the impact we are looking for.