Recruitment Specialist (12 Months FTC)

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced HR Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in sourcing and headhunting, excellent knowledge of recruitment platforms, and hands-on experience with at least one ATS system. This role offers an exciting opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on performance.

What Will You Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior-level positions across various functions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other job boards.
• Perform proactive headhunting and build talent pipelines for niche roles.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers for further rounds.
• Maintain and update candidate records in the ATS system and ensure compliance with recruitment processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand hiring needs and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports to management
  

Skills And Experience

• Experience: 3–6 years in recruitment, preferably in corporate or agency environments.
• Strong expertise in headhunting and sourcing passive candidates.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and other job portals.
• Hands-on experience with at least one ATS system (e.g., Workday, Taleo, Zoho Recruit, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.
  

Attributes

• Self-motivated, confident and results driven individual
• Highly organised to manage own workload and efficiently meet targets
• Courteous, friendly, and positive
  

What’s In It For You

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working Policy (3 days in Mumbai office/ 2 days WFH once fully inducted)
• Group healthcare scheme
• 18 days annual leave
• 8 days of casual leave
• Extensive internal and external training
  

Hours

This is a full-time position operating under a hybrid model, with three days in the office and two days working remotely. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, with a one-hour lunch break.Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.