Senior Recruiter Human Resources (HR) 26-27

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.