About Medhavi Skills University
Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is a government-notified private State Skills University established under a State Act in Sikkim in 2021, dedicated to advancing quality skill-integrated higher education and entrepreneurship. Recognised by the UGC and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, MSU is a pioneer in converging the skilling ecosystem with formal higher education through its “Industry as Campus” model. The University collaborates extensively with industries and Skill Development Institutes to deliver work-integrated degree programs embedding structured on-the-job training within the curriculum. MSU is a recognised Awarding Body under NCVET, empanelled with DGT, and serves as an anchor university partner with NSDC and the PMU of NSDC International-collectively reinforcing its demand-driven, industry-co-led academic framework. Ranked 4th among India’s Top Skill Universities in the Outlook ICARE Rankings 2025 and supported by over 11 defence partnerships along with multiple national recognitions, MSU stands among India’s leading skill-integrated higher education institutions.
For more information, visit https://www.msu.edu.in/
About Medhavi Group:
Established in 2013, Medhavi Group is a unified ecosystem comprising MSU and various skill-promoting organisations, dedicated to advancing skill development, vocational training, and industry-integrated higher education. With a strong outcome-driven approach, the Group has trained over 6 lakh learners, achieving more than 70% employability outcomes, and currently supports 20,000+ active students across its diverse programs. Medhavi Group continues to bridge the gap between education and employment by building scalable, industry-aligned talent pathways across India. Work Integrated Skill based Higher Education (WISE) is Medhavi’s flagship industry-integrated initiative built on the principle of “Industry as Campus.” It combines academic learning with structured on-the-job training, ensuring students graduate with real work experience and industry-ready skills. Through deep, outcome-driven partnerships with over 300+ leading industry and skill partners across 26+ sectors including Hyundai, Mahindra, IHG Group, Nephroplus, Barbeque Nation, Nexus Select Malls, ClassPlus, Tata Electronics, Marriott, ITC, and others- WISE enables learners to acquire role- specific competencies directly within live business environments. WISE creates a demand-driven talent pipeline for industries that enhances employability, improves workforce productivity, and bridges the industry skill gap.
For more information, visit https://msu.edu.in/wise/
Role Overview:
The Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for the WISE (Work Integrated Skills Education) segment of Medhavi Skills University. The role involves hiring across academic, operations, sales, partnerships, and corporate functions while ensuring speed, quality, and cultural alignment. The incumbent will work closely with hiring managers and leadership to support rapid growth and workforce planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. End-to-End Recruitment
- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower requisition to onboarding.
- Coordinate with department heads to understand workforce requirements and hiring priorities.
- Draft and refine job descriptions aligned with functional needs.
- Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, consultants, and internal databases.
- Conduct preliminary screenings and coordinate interview processes.
- Ensure defined Turnaround Time (TAT) for position closures.
2. Salary Negotiation & Offer Management
- Conduct compensation benchmarking and align salary proposals with internal budgets.
- Lead salary negotiations with selected candidates to ensure cost-effectiveness and acceptance ratio optimization.
- Draft Offer Letters (OL) as per organizational policy.
- Coordinate pre-joining engagement to minimize offer dropouts.
3. Documentation & Verification
- Verify candidate documentation including educational qualifications, experience letters, salary proofs, ID proofs, and other statutory documents.
- Ensure compliance with university hiring policies and documentation standards.
- Coordinate background verification (if applicable) and onboarding formalities.
4. HRMS Onboarding & Employee Record Creation
- Create and update employee profiles in the HRMS system.
- Ensure accuracy of personal, compensation, and reporting details.
- Coordinate with Payroll and HR Operations for seamless salary processing.
- Support smooth onboarding experience including joining formalities and induction coordination.
5. Strategic Hiring for WISE Segment
- Support hiring for roles across WISE
- Develop talent pipelines for volume hiring and critical positions.
- Conduct competitor and industry mapping for lateral talent acquisition.
6. Process Management
- Provide regular recruitment dashboards and status updates to your manager.
- Manage hiring manager expectations and drive structured interview evaluations.
- Support audit and compliance requirements related to recruitment.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- 3–6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in Education, EdTech, Staffing, or Skill Development sectors.
- Experience in both bulk hiring and mid-level lateral hiring.
- Exposure to academic and field sales hiring preferred.
- MBA/PGDM in HR or relevant qualification preferred.
Preferred Skills & Competencies:
Recruitment & Negotiation Skills
- Strong sourcing capability across multiple platforms.
- Hands-on experience in salary negotiation and offer management.
- Understanding of compensation structures and benchmarking.
- Ability to assess role fit and cultural alignment.
HR Operations Knowledge
- Experience in drafting Offer Letters and employment documentation.
- Strong documentation verification skills.
- Hands-on experience with HRMS systems and onboarding processes.
- Basic understanding of payroll coordination.
Execution & Coordination
- Strong TAT management and ability to handle multiple roles simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and process discipline.
- Strong follow-up and stakeholder management skills.
Personal Attributes
- High ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to architect and scale a future-focused, industry-integrated higher education ecosystem.
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
- Leadership role in a rapidly growing national skills and university platform.
- A collaborative, mission-driven environment.
- The opportunity to create a measurable impact on employability and workforce transformation at scale.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience at [email protected] at earliest possible.
Medhavi Skills University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Work Location: In person
