Senior Human Resources Recruiter

We are looking for a Senior Human Resources Recruiter who can own the end to end hiring process, from manpower planning to joining, and help us build a strong, reliable team. You will work closely with founders and department heads to understand requirements, run a structured recruitment process, and ensure that only the right candidates move forward.

Key responsibilities

Talent acquisition

• Own the full recruitment cycle for all roles (tech, creative, marketing, operations, support)
• Discuss requirements with hiring managers, create clear job descriptions and candidate profiles
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, institutes and other channels
• Screen applications, shortlist profiles and conduct first level HR interviews
• Schedule and coordinate written tests, technical rounds and in person interviews
• Clearly explain role expectations, compensation slabs, probation, working days and company policies before any offer is issued
• Maintain structured interview notes and feedback for every candidate

Offer management and onboarding

• Draft and issue offer letters, candidate agreements and NDAs as per company templates
• Ensure all pre joining documents are collected and verified on time
• Track joining dates, follow up with selected candidates and reduce dropouts
• Conduct day one induction, explain policies and get all HR documents signed and filed
• Coordinate with IT and admin for workstation, access and other joining formalities

Process, compliance and records

• Maintain accurate and up to date records of all candidates, interview stages and decisions
• Ensure all hiring and candidate communication follows company policies and local labour laws
• Help create and refine standard HR templates for offer letters, appointment letters, warning letters, exits etc
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and company information at all times

Stakeholder management

• Work closely with founders and managers to forecast hiring needs and plan recruitment drives
• Give weekly hiring status updates and dashboards
• Advise managers on market realities for salary levels, notice periods and talent availability

Employee experience (HR side)

• Support probation reviews and confirmations by sharing performance and behaviour inputs from hiring stage
• Help in basic HR activities like attendance tracking, leave records, employee file maintenance and policy communication, as needed

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of experience in recruitment or HR, with at least 2+ years handling hiring independently
• Strong experience hiring for IT or digital roles (developers, designers, marketers, content, support)
• Comfortable running a high volume of screening calls and in person interviews
• Excellent communication skills in English and Tamil, written and verbal
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail
• Ability to handle tough conversations with candidates regarding expectations, compensation, policies and performance
• Hands on experience with LinkedIn, Naukri and other hiring platforms

Nice to have

• Experience in a startup or small company environment
• Experience setting up or improving HR processes, candidate agreements and interview policies

Work conditions

• Work from office, Perungudi, Chennai
• Standard work week: Monday to Saturday
• Occasional extended hours during peak hiring periods or recruitment drives