research associate

Position - HR 

Experience - 1-2 Years

Who are we

Based out of IIT Bombay, HaystackAnalytics is a HealthTech company creating clinical genomics products, which enable diagnostic labs and hospitals to offer accurate and personalized diagnostics. Supported by India's most respected science agencies (DST, BIRAC, DBT), we created and launched a portfolio of products to offer genomics in infectious diseases. Our genomics based diagnostic solution for Tuberculosis was recognized as one of top innovations supported by BIRAC in the past 10 years, and was launched by the Prime Minister of India in the BIRAC Showcase event in Delhi, 2022.

What we want you to do

• This role will comprise 70% TA & 30% of either functions (Admin/HR-Ops/Employee Engagement) depending upon the candidates skill set..
• Work with different department heads to understand the hiring requirement 
• Curate Job posts on Various platform 
• Recording keeping of resumes
• Maintain database of candidates
• Screen Resume as per requirement of the role. 
• Speaking to potential candidates & explaining them the JD
• Schedule Interviews via online meeting portals or face to face interviews.
• Ensure timely feedback from the interview panels. 
• Keep good rapport with the candidates.
• Closing the hiring process

What are we looking in you

• Graduate or PG degree in Human Resources Management or a relevant field
• Prior experience as an HR Recruiter
• Sound knowledge of all HR processes (e.g. recruitment, training, talent management ,etc.)
• Experience with resume databases and ATS
• Sound knowledge of the end to end recruitment process.
• Strong verbal as well as written communication skills. Good proficiency in English. 
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills

Job Description: Technical Recruiter

Location: Pune (Hybrid)

Job Type: 

Contract to Hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical hiring needs and job requirements.
• Source, screen, and shortlist qualified candidates for technical roles (developers, engineers, etc.).
• Conduct interviews, technical assessments, and reference checks.
• Maintain and manage an active candidate pipeline.
• Coordinate interview schedules and facilitate timely feedback.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in technical recruiting.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably in IT or technology-related roles.
• Strong understanding of technical job descriptions and technologies (e.g., software development, networking, cloud services).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.

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.

• Recruiting and interviewing skills
• Phone, MS Teams, and online meeting platform skills
• Familiarity with relevant HR Terms
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
•  IT Recruitment experience.

• Working with Managers to determine hiring needs for the business function team
• Sourcing potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Partnering with Recruiting firms
• Developing a strong relationship with various agencies and work with them to get the right candidates
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships (Hiring Managers) and maintaining effective communication channels
• Designing job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Facilitating the initial conversation with all candidates
• Being the key contact for internal applicants
• Managing internal posting and employee referral programs
• Screening and recommending candidates to hiring managers, handling reference checks, HR round
• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve and streamline the talent acquisitions processes and workflows as we scale the business function teams
• Working closely with business leaders to influence and deliver quality assessment and high-touch candidate experience through all aspects of the recruitment

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate or Post-Graduate with 2-4 years of relevant experience in recruiting
• Hands-on experience with recruiting across level with a good understanding of various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to deal appropriately with highly confidential information
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience with Avature or similar ATS is preferred    

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Handle the entire US recruitment process from understanding the requirement, sourcing, screening, rate negotiation and submission of profiles.
• Understand US employment terms, W2, W2 without benefits, C2C, 1099, Corp to Corp, etc.
• Must have prior experience in hiring US Citizens, Permanent Residents, and H1-B professionals in the US.  
• Proficient at successful sourcing of candidates via Internet sources using BOOLEAN Search Strings and online resume database.
• Submitting quality candidates to our US talent acquisition team with a quick turnaround time to meet sharp deadlines for each requisition.
• Responsible for achieving the hiring needs.
• Build and maintain an ongoing pipeline of potential candidates by identifying prospects through Job Portals, LinkedIn, Research, Referrals, and other creative ways to fill the candidate pipeline.
• Good understanding of both domain-based and technology-based recruiting.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven work experience in US IT Recruitment.
• Work extensively with Recruitment Tools - Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, Job Diva, LinkedIn & Indeed.com.
• 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 organizations.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the IT industry.
• Proven work experience in US IT Recruitment.

LOCATION: Remote (Pan India) & In-Office-Jaipur, India

SHIFT TIMINGS: 

• 5:00 pm to 2:00 am IST 
• 6:00 pm to 3:00 am IST (during daylight saving)

Thanks and Regards

Nikita

Sr.HR Executive

• Write and post technical job descriptions
• Source potential candidates on niche platforms
• Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen resumes
• Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter
• 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
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting and Boolean search)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of HR practices and labor legislation
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