Recruitment Specialist

Description About the Company A specialized talent acquisition firm that connects companies with key professionals in the market, operating with a consultative, people-centered, and results-driven approach. We work with clients across multiple industries, providing end-to-end recruitment solutions, from talent sourcing to successful placement. Position Objective Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for multiple clients and positions simultaneously, ensuring the identification, assessment, and presentation of qualified candidates within established timelines and quality standards. Key Responsibilities - Conduct client intake meetings to understand job requirements and define candidate profiles. - Post job openings across multiple recruitment platforms and job boards. - Proactively source candidates through headhunting, LinkedIn, and other professional platforms. - Review resumes and conduct initial screening interviews. - Assess candidates' competencies, experience, and cultural fit. - Present qualified candidates to clients. - Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process. - Coordinate interviews and gather feedback from all stakeholders. - Manage multiple vacancies across different industries simultaneously. - Meet recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, candidate quality, and placement targets. - Prepare and deliver recruitment progress reports. Candidate Requirements Education - Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Experience - 2–4 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within a recruitment agency or talent consulting firm. - Proven experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously. - Experience recruiting across different industries is highly desirable. Languages - Intermediate English proficiency, with the ability to conduct basic interviews and communicate with clients and candidates. Key Competencies Hard Skills - Competency-based interviewing techniques. - Experience using job boards and LinkedIn Recruiter. - Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM platforms. - Ability to develop job descriptions, candidate profiles, and recruitment reports. Soft Skills - Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Strong organizational and multitasking skills. - Adaptability to changing clients, job requirements, and priorities. - Effective communication with clients and candidates. - Proactive mindset and strong sense of urgency. - Results-oriented approach. Ideal Candidate Profile - Understands business needs and can translate client requirements into effective recruitment strategies. - Quickly adapts to different industries, roles, and professional profiles. - Can manage a high-volume workload without compromising recruitment quality. - Demonstrates a strong service-oriented mindset and consistent follow-up. - Takes ownership of recruitment processes and drives them toward successful closure. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Average time-to-fill. - Vacancy closure rate. - Shortlist quality (candidate progression rate versus candidates submitted). - Client satisfaction. - Retention rate of placed candidates. Nice to Have (Differentiators) - Experience in specialized recruitment (Finance, Engineering, IT, etc.). - Background in talent acquisition consulting or recruitment agencies. - Conversational English proficiency. - Experience working with international clients. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS — RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST - 2–4 years of experience in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, or Headhunting. - Experience working in recruitment agencies, talent consulting firms, or HR consulting companies. - Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes. - Experience handling multiple vacancies simultaneously across different industries and professional levels. - Experience conducting client intake meetings and job profile briefings. - Strong experience in active sourcing and headhunting through LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms. - Experience using job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other candidate sourcing tools. - Experience conducting resume screening and competency-based interviews. - Ability to evaluate candidates based on technical competencies, professional experience, and cultural fit. - Experience presenting qualified candidates to clients and managing candidate shortlists. - Proven experience coordinating interviews, client feedback, and candidate follow-ups. - Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM platforms. - Knowledge of recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, placement rate, and shortlist quality. - Ability to prepare recruitment progress reports and candidate presentations. - Intermediate English — mandatory. - Strong organizational and multitasking skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - High level of adaptability, proactivity, and sense of urgency. - Strong client service and results-oriented mindset. - Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - High level of autonomy, ownership, and accountability. IDEAL PROFILE 2–4 years of recruitment experience + recruitment agency background + end-to-end recruitment + multi-industry experience + headhunting and LinkedIn sourcing + client management + ATS knowledge + intermediate English + strong organization and results orientation. Originally posted on Himalayas