Senior Human Resources Recruiter Nalanda Educational Institutions Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India (On-site) Senior HR Recruiter – Nalanda Educational Institutions, Vijayawada Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Education (Schools & Colleges) Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years in Human Resources (Recruitment & Talent Acquisition) Preferred Qualification: MBA in HR or equivalent Salary Range: ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 per month About Us Nalanda Educational Institutions is a renowned group of schools and colleges dedicated to academic excellence and holistic student development. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Senior HR Recruiter to drive our hiring strategies and ensure we attract and retain the best talent for our institutions. If you are a seasoned HR professional with strong experience in bulk hiring, talent acquisition, and employer branding, this role is a great opportunity to make an impact in the education sector. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy • Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding for teaching, non-teaching, and administrative roles. • Design and implement high-volume hiring strategies to fulfill our hiring requirements across multiple campuses. • Collaborate with school principals, department heads, and leadership to understand hiring needs and forecast recruitment demands. Screening & Interview Process • Conduct initial candidate screening through Zoho Recruit Cloud Calling to assess suitability. • Schedule and coordinate online interviews via Microsoft Teams with school principals, department heads, and leadership for final selection. • Ensure a structured interview process that aligns with institutional hiring standards. Sourcing & Candidate Engagement • Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals (Naukri, Indeed), referrals, networking, and social media to identify top talent. • Develop talent pipelines for key roles and proactively source candidates for upcoming positions. ATS & Recruitment Analytics • Maintain accurate hiring data in Zoho Recruit (ATS) for tracking applicants, interview statuses, and offer rollouts. • Analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, etc.) and suggest process improvements. Offer Management & Onboarding Support • Negotiate salaries, manage offer rollouts, and ensure smooth pre-joining formalities. • Work closely with HR teams to facilitate structured onboarding and orientation programs for new hires. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience • Enhance Nalanda's employer brand through social media hiring campaigns, employee testimonials, and campus partnerships. • Ensure a seamless candidate experience, keeping applicants informed and engaged throughout the process. Required Skills & Qualifications • Education: MBA in HR or a relevant degree in Human Resources. • Experience: 5+ years in end-to-end recruitment & talent acquisition (preferably in education, IT, or high-volume hiring environments). • Strong stakeholder management experience – ability to collaborate with senior leadership and department heads. • Proficiency in Zoho Recruit (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Teams, and job portals like Naukri & Indeed. • Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple hiring priorities. • Knowledge of recruitment analytics, hiring trends, and employment laws is a plus. Why Join Us? • Strategic HR Leadership Role: Lead the recruitment function for a prestigious educational institution with a growing talent base. • High-Impact Position: Play a critical role in scaling up hiring operations to support institutional expansion. • Collaborative Work Environment: Work closely with a dynamic leadership team in a fast-paced, high-growth sector. • Competitive Salary & Growth Opportunities: Attractive compensation package with career development opportunities in HR leadership.