IT Recruiter

Your Responsibilities

• Design & implement overall recruiting strategy
• Consult managers to gather inputs on manpower requirements and job objectives
• Write and post job descriptions on career websites, newspapers and university boards
• Source candidates through databases, job portals, social media and networking
• Build talent networks to find qualified active and passive candidates
• Evaluate & screen resumes and cover letters
• Use recruiting tools for objecting assessments to assess candidate skills
• Plan & implement a recruitment marketing and employer branding strategy to attract high quality applicants
• Review applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements
• Conduct phone, skype or in-person interviews
• Provide a list of shortlisted candidates to hiring managers
• Contact new employees and prepare onboarding/orientation sessions
• Maintain a complete record of interviews and new hires
• Stay up-to-date with current recruiting methods
• Attend job fairs and career events
• Develops & conducts training programs for managers with a goal of improving hiring methods and reducing turnover
• Analyzes, prepares and presents annual recruiting budget
  

Skill Sets/Experience We Require

• Proven work experience as a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiting coordinator
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Hands on experience with various selection processes like phone interviews and reference checks
• Ability to conduct different types of interviews i.e. structured, competency based & behavioral interviews
• Familiarity or work experience with HR databases, applicant tracking systems & candidate management systems
• Familiarity with social media
• Ability to use psychometric tests and other assessment tools
• Good knowledge of HR policies and best practices
• Ability to prioritize and complete hiring within deadlines
  

Pedigree

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Psychology or relevant field (OR)
• Proven work experience with relevant certifications
• SHRM certified professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certifies Professional (SHRM – SCP) – optional