IT Recruiter

Job Title: IT Recruiter ( Contractual role)

Location: Bangalore , Whitefield
Experience: 5+ years full-cycle recruitment

Role Summary

The IT Recruiter is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle for midsenior level roles, from intake and sourcing through offer and onboarding. This role partners closely with business leaders and HR to build strong talent pipelines, improve time-to-hire, and enhance the candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned business units (intake, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding handover).
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create job descriptions, and agree on recruitment strategies and timelines.
• Source candidates using multiple channels (job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, talent communities, agencies when required).
• Screen resumes, conduct phone/virtual interviews, and assess candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams; guide managers on interview best practices and evaluation.
• Manage and track candidates through the ATS, ensuring accurate, up-to-date data and compliant documentation.
• Own the offer process: prepare and extend offers, support negotiations within approved guidelines, and manage pre-joining communication.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience at every stage; communicate proactively and manage expectations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical/recurring roles; maintain relationships with high-potential candidates.
• Use recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, quality of hire, DE&I metrics) to identify improvements and report to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders on employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with local labor laws and internal policies.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in [industry, e.g., professional services/technology/financial services].
• Demonstrated success filling midsenior level roles end-to-end in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong experience with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, social media).
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities.
• Data-driven mindset; experience using recruiting metrics to inform decisions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.