Junior IT Recruiter

About the Role:

Haystek Technologies is looking for a highly proactive and results-driven Technical Recruiter to join our growing HR team. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, forward thinking, and a problem-solving mindset who can take ownership of hiring requirements from sourcing to closure. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced technology environment, understand technical hiring requirements, and demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with candidates, interviewers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, from sourcing and initial screening through interview coordination, selection & joining.
• Understand technical JDs and translate hiring requirements into effective candidate sourcing and screening strategies.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, professional networks, databases, and other innovative sourcing channels.
• Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate candidates on experience, technical exposure, communication, career motivation, notice period, compensation, and overall suitability.
• Demonstrate sufficient technical understanding to engage candidates and assess their familiarity with technologies such as AI/ML, PHP, mobile applications, cloud technologies, UI/UX, Sales, APIs, and related software development concepts.
• Work closely with technical interviewers and hiring managers to understand requirements, collect feedback, and drive candidates through the process.
• Coordinate interviews, technical assessments, group discussions, and other stages of the recruitment process efficiently.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with candidates and interview panels to ensure there are no unnecessary delays in the hiring process.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified technical candidates for current and upcoming requirements.
• Proactively identify sourcing challenges, candidate drop-offs, process gaps, and market constraints and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate and timely recruitment records, trackers, ATS/database updates, and candidate documentation.
• Represent the organization professionally throughout the candidate journey and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Take ownership of assigned hiring requirements and consistently work toward defined hiring timelines.

What We Look For

• 12 years of experience in technical recruitment, IT recruitment, or technology-focused talent acquisition.
• Master's degree in HR or MBA with HR specialization is mandatory.
• Bachelors of Computer Science is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, PHP Development, Mobile Application Development is preferred.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and candidate sourcing techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong confidence while interacting with candidates, interviewers, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple open positions and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify what needs to be done without constant supervision.

Preferred Qualities

• Prior experience hiring AI/ML, software development, PHP, mobile application, cloud, DevOps, or other Technical & Non - Technical roles.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced technology environment.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, ATS platforms, Boolean search, and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Strong candidate evaluation and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable communicating with senior technical professionals and hiring managers.
• Ownership-driven, solution-oriented, confident, growth mindset, and highly proactive approach to work.