US Technical Recruiter

Position - Recruiter & HR

About the role

Identify qualified Tech & Non-tech candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques

Proactively interact with potential candidates through various job portals, social media, and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed, Angle list)

Work directly with the founders and develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs and strategic roles

Ensuring a good candidate experience during the recruitment process

As our first HR hire, be responsible for some of the other early stage HR functions (Onboarding & Policies).

What are we looking for?

3-5+ years working in the early stage startups or similar organizations

You are a self-starter and can make decisions on your feet with minimal supervision, end-to-end ownership to drive outcomes.

You possess deep employee empathy

We are location agnostic, but in the same time zone (India). We have a small garden office @ Jayanagar, Bangalore (home to some of the best dosas in India) to jam together on anything that requires space.

You are somebody who shares the same ethos.

Bonus

You've an interest in EdTech & learning.

You have interests outside work, in art, music, cooking, dance or any other similar skill.

What is our interview process?

An initial 30 min call to understand each other at a high level.

Work on a case study or assignment together to ensure a good match.

PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU HAVE BEEN A PART OF AN EARLY STAGE STARTUP & WORKED WITH THE FOUNDER/S.

Role: TA Specialist

Location: Sultanpur, Delhi

Your Role

Talent Acquisition & Ops

• Designing and updating job descriptions.

• Sourcing potential candidates from various online channels.

• Advertise job openings on company's LinkedIn profile, Social Media, Job portals and internally - Screen incoming resumes and application forms and interview candidates.

• Coordinate with the hiring Managers for the qualified/ shortlisted candidates.

• Send job offers and answer queries about compensation and benefits.

• Collaborate with Managers to identify future hiring needs.

• Act as a consultant to new hires and help them onboard.

Must Haves

• 1-3 years of proven experience in the required field.

• Understanding of hiring, general human resources policies, procedures and compliances - Good written and spoken communication skills.

• Aptitude for problem-solving.

• Good knowledge of MS office.

• Attention to detail.

Why is this exciting to you?

-You are interested in being a part of a young and fast paced environment; to implement market best practice.

-You realize that you are joining the team at an early stage, and can play a pivotal growth role as the company grows; you are excited to be early at the table.

As a Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition , you will be responsible for overseeing the entire recruitment process and ensuring the acquisition of top-quality candidates to meet the organization's talent needs. You will collaborate with hiring managers and executives to understand staffing requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates. This role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, job requirements, and candidate profiles for various positions within the organization.
2. Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract and engage a diverse pool of high-quality candidates.
3. Utilize various sourcing channels, such as job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify potential candidates.
4. Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for the organization.
5. Conduct reference checks and background screenings to verify candidates' credentials and employment history.
6. Actively participate in job fairs, industry events, and networking activities to promote the organization and build relationships with potential candidates.
7. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
8. Provide guidance and support to hiring managers on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and selection decisions.
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, and other talent sources.
10. Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition, and make recommendations for process improvements and innovative recruitment strategies.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
2. Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Manager or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
3. Solid understanding of recruitment principles, practices, and strategies.
4. Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate evaluation.
5. Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and other recruitment software.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
7. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
8. Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
9. Ability to adapt to changing business needs and thrive in a high-pressure environment.
10. Someone with relevant non-IT hiring experience is preferred.

Our client a luxury home décor brand. It’s nothing less than a revolution in home décor industry- where technology enables world class home interior design.

• Handle end to end recruitment activities - starting from job posting, talent sourcing, prescreening, assessment, interview, offer management and onboarding process for the assigned hiring requisition alongside ensuring best in class candidate and Hiring Leader experience.
• Working with members of the senior leadership team, management and candidates to identify and attract talent.
• Handle stakeholder relationships and drive the recruitment processes, which includes talent branding, sourcing strategies and overall recruitment related responsibilities.
• Manage relationships with external resources such as recruiting agencies as needed.
• Regular communication with hiring managers to discuss candidates and drive the recruitment process
• Understand business, hiring leaders’ needs and delivering value by crafting right solutions.
• Execute sourcing strategy and talent pipelining for hiring across all levels to source top talent through social media, job boards, Internet sourcing, and Employee Referral Program & Internal job posts.

• Attract first-rate talent and ensure lasting and successful placements aligned to client requirements
• Responsible for end to end selection process – sourcing, screening, interview coordination, back ground verification etc. in accordance with Anther recruitment strategy
• Understand client company, competitors, market place
• Client management – understand the client mindset, nuances of the requirement, coordination across all stages of recruitment while creating a positive rapport with the client stake holders.
• Map requirement, role criteria, define position description, skill specification
• Locate, identify and track potential candidates through the use of Job-Boards, social media, user groups/associations, candidate referrals, networking, etc
• Create detailed candidate profile summaries for each candidate presented
• Candidate Experience – ensure that all candidates are well informed on all aspects of the position proposed and are prepared adequately before every interview. Hand hold candidates through offer, on boarding and settling in period at the client Organisation
• Build network of candidates and develop creative, cost-effective sourcing strategies to accommodate for current and future client demands

Collaborate with business leads/managers, team members, RPO partners, recruitment agencies and other groups to run an effective recruiting unit

• Own planning and achievement of team targets, help team members on aspects like sourcing, quality checks, meeting their goals
• Implement weekly/monthly execution strategies through your team (5-6 members) to provide effective, in-time hires
• Work within predefined recruitment processes, also assess scope for improvement and build new methodologies
• Work on offer-generation, negotiation and post offer follow-up
• Continuously think and implement better candidate engagement practices (pre and post offer)
• Take initiatives to improve offer to join ratio and track necessary data trends
• Prepare team interview coordination plans and manage interviews in and out of Pune
• Work meticulously on ATS adherence and motivate the team to do so
• Work on data gathering, analysing and reporting, fetch meaningful hiring data trends

Required professional and technical expertise:

• Minimum 8 - 12years of experience in recruiting (preferably in IT corporates or Large RPO's)
• Must have worked on niche skills and targeted hiring (headhunting)
• Expertise in sourcing through social media channels and other innovative sourcing channels would be a plus
• Demonstrable experience in partner management and strength to hold difficult conversations with them
• Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, ability to lead a team