Human resources - talent acquisition

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Salary range: Rs 100000 - Rs 200000 (ie INR 1 - 2 LPA)

Department Human Resources – Talent Acquisition

Proficiency Level Associate (0.6 – 2 Years Experience)

Employment Type Full-time Contract role (6-Month Contract)

Work Country India

Work Location Pune (Remote)

We are looking for a proactive Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team on a Full-time contract role basis, with an initial 6-month contract period. This role is ideal for a candidate with 6 months to 2 years of recruitment experience who is comfortable owning the end-to-end hiring process, from sourcing to offer closure, in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer closure.
• Source and engage candidates through job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, employee referrals, and internal databases.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial telephonic/video screening to assess candidate fit against role requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build effective sourcing strategies.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for current and anticipated future openings.
• Support offer negotiation, documentation, and coordination of pre-onboarding formalities.
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Track and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and pipeline health.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6 months to 2 years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition (agency or in-house).
• Hands-on experience with sourcing channels such as Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other job boards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and prioritize effectively in a remote work setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace tools.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Recruitment/Talent Acquisition experience from the IT sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with recruitment for clients across multiple geographies.

Must-have skills

• Sourcing expertise across multiple channels, End-to-end recruitment lifecycle management

Good-to-have skills

• Stakeholder communication and coordination, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) experience, IT sector and multi-geography recruitment exposure