Job Description: Recruitment Executive at IND
Position Title: Recruitment Executive
Location: Sovabazar, Kolkata
Work Type: Full-time
About the Role:
As a Recruitment Executive at IND, based in Sovabazar, Kolkata, you will play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring the best talent to meet the dynamic needs of the organization. Reporting directly to the Managing Director’s Office (MDO), your role will involve handling end-to-end recruitment, establishing strong external networks, and proactively engaging in diverse activities to ensure the success of recruitment initiatives. This position requires a hands-on approach, including physically visiting and building relationships with various organizations, educational institutions, and networks for sourcing talent.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition:
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding candidates.
- Explore and utilize diverse sourcing channels, including job portals, social media, referrals, campus recruitment, and in-person networking, to attract top talent.
- Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, training institutes, and other organizations to create a robust talent pipeline.
- Visit external organizations, attend career fairs, and conduct outreach programs to expand the pool of prospective candidates.
Candidate Evaluation and Engagement:
- Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and department heads, ensuring seamless candidate communication.
- Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Support new hires during onboarding to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
Process Management and Strategy:
- Work closely with the Managing Director’s Office to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals and priorities.
- Define and execute tri-monthly, monthly, weekly, and daily recruitment objectives in collaboration with the MDO.
- Keep detailed records of recruitment metrics, including time-to-hire, quality of hires, and cost efficiency.
- Continuously improve recruitment processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Networking and Outreach:
- Actively engage with external organizations, colleges, and talent hubs to promote IND as an employer of choice.
- Establish partnerships with relevant organizations for sourcing candidates, including niche hiring needs.
- Represent IND at networking events, seminars, and job fairs to enhance the organization’s employer brand.
Support for MDO and Diverse Activities:
- Act as a point of coordination for recruitment-related activities for the Managing Director’s Office.
- Be open to diverse and dynamic tasks beyond recruitment, as assigned by the MDO, to support organizational goals.
- Engage in activities that align with the strategic objectives of the organization, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a preference for candidates with experience in external networking and outreach.
- Excellent communication skills in Bengali, Hindi, and English (verbal and written).
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build relationships with external organizations and candidates.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Comfortable with traveling locally and physically visiting organizations, colleges, and other institutions as part of recruitment efforts.
- Knowledge of recruitment tools and strategies, including job portals and social media platforms.
Preferred Attributes:
- Background in recruitment for educational, healthcare, or neurodevelopment-focused organizations.
- Prior experience in campus hiring, networking, or relationship-building with institutions.
- A growth-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Flexibility to engage in tasks beyond recruitment, as required by the Managing Director’s Office.
Key Metrics for Success:
- Quality of hires and their alignment with organizational goals.
- Time-to-hire for open positions and efficiency of the recruitment process.
- Effectiveness in building and maintaining external networks for sourcing.
- Success in achieving recruitment targets set by the Managing Director’s Office.
- Positive feedback from candidates and hiring managers regarding the recruitment process.
Why Join IND?
At IND, we are committed to creating meaningful change in the lives of children with Autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. As a Recruitment Executive, you will play a critical role in building a team that supports our mission. This is an opportunity to engage in impactful work, grow professionally, and contribute to a transformative organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Current and Expected CTC with rationale behind the same.
Experience:
- Job sourcing/Recruitment/Talent acquisition: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Bengali (Required)
- Hindi (Preferred)
- English (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
