Manager - Recruitment - IT

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Recruitment Team Lead / Manager with strong hands-on experience in end-to-end technical recruitment. The role will involve leading a team of technical recruiters, managing high-volume and niche tech hiring, and partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage complete technical recruitment lifecycle for IT roles

- Handle team of recruiters and drive delivery against strict hiring timelines

- Work closely with engineering, product, and delivery teams to understand technical requirements

- Translate technical JD inputs into effective sourcing strategies

- Drive hiring for multiple technologies and experience levels simultaneously

- Review profiles for technical relevance before client / panel submission

- Track hiring metrics, TAT, closures, offer acceptance, and joining ratios

- Ensure zero-quality compromise while meeting hiring targets

- Mentor recruiters on technology understanding and sourcing accuracy

Technical Recruitment Expertise (Mandatory):

- Strong experience in IT / Software / Technical hiring only

- Excellent understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)

- Ability to screen candidates on technical depth, stack relevance, and project exposure

- Confident interaction with tech leads, architects, and interview panels

Technical Knowledge & Skills (Must-Have):

The candidate must be technically sound and well-versed with:

Core Technologies Understanding:

- Java, Spring Boot, Microservices

- .NET, C#, ASP.NET

- Python, Django, Flask

- JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js

- Mobile: Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native

- Databases: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

- Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP

- DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Jenkins

- Testing: Manual, Automation (Selenium, Cypress)

- Data roles: Data Analyst, Data Engineer, BI, SQL, Power BI (if applicable)

Technical Abbreviations & Jargons:

- OOPS, REST API, MVC, ORM

- CI/CD, Git, GitHub, Bitbucket

- Agile, Scrum, Jira

- OnsiteOffshore models

- Product vs Service-based environments

Sourcing Tools & Platforms (Hands-on):

- Advanced expert-level usage of Naukri.com (Boolean, filters, AI search, Resdex analytics)

- Strong command over LinkedIn Recruiter (X-ray search, projects, tags, talent pools)

- Hands-on experience with portals like Indeed, Hirist, Cutshort, Instahyre (preferred)

- Social media and referral-driven sourcing strategies

ATS & Recruitment Tools:

- Hands-on experience with ATS tools such as:

- Darwin box / iCIMS / Zoho Recruit / Taleo / SuccessFactors / internal ATS

- Strong understanding of recruiter workflows, pipeline management, and reporting

- Ability to extract data, analyze hiring funnels, and present MIS

Team & Stakeholder Management:

- Lead, mentor, and upskill technical recruiters

- Conduct regular technical knowledge sharing sessions

- Coordinate with interview panels and delivery heads

- Manage vendors and external recruiters (if applicable)

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- Background from large IT services or product companies

- Experience in managing high-volume and niche technical hiring

- Strong stability and leadership experience

- Able to work in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments

Why Join:

- Opportunity to own and scale technical recruitment at enterprise level

- Work closely with senior tech leadership

- Strong growth path and leadership exposure

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