Lead Recruiter Non-IT

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About the Role

The Lead Recruiter – Non-IT will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for various non-technical positions across departments such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Administration, Customer Support, and others. The role involves stakeholder management, leading a team of recruiters, and ensuring timely delivery of quality candidates as per business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, scheduling, selection, offer management, and onboarding) for Non-IT roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements and define effective hiring strategies.
• Source candidates using multiple channels including job portals, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Lead, guide, and mentor a team of recruiters to achieve monthly/quarterly hiring targets.
• Maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical roles and future hiring needs.
• Negotiate offers and manage the candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics (TAT, offer-to-join ratio, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and maintain recruitment data in ATS/Excel trackers.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and support HR operations as needed.

Key Skills & Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in Non-IT recruitment, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior recruiter role.
• Strong understanding of hiring across industries such as FMCG, Retail, BFSI, Manufacturing, or BPO.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in recruitment tools (Naukri, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Proven track record in non-IT recruitment.

Compensation

• Per hire / per mandate closure with performance incentives.

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Preferred candidate profile

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in volume hiring and leadership hiring.
• Exposure to HR analytics and recruitment automation tools.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.