Recruiter

Job Opening – Recruiter (Academic & Non-Academic Hiring)

Location

Chandigarh University, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh

Position

Recruiter

About the Role

Chandigarh University is seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Recruiter to support the University's talent acquisition efforts across academic and non-academic functions. The role involves end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder management, candidate engagement, and employer branding to attract high-quality talent aligned with the University's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for academic and non-academic positions.
• Source candidates through job portals, social media, professional networks, referrals, and talent databases.
• Screen applications and conduct initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers, Deans, Directors, and departmental stakeholders.
• Ensure timely closure of positions while maintaining quality of hire.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage candidate communication and provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support recruitment drives, campus hiring initiatives, job fairs, and employer branding activities.
• Prepare recruitment MIS reports, dashboards, and hiring analytics.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and documentation requirements.

Eligibility

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related discipline.
• 2–6 years of recruitment experience.
• Experience in academic recruitment and/or higher education hiring is required.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Key Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Candidate Sourcing
• Interview Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Recruitment Analytics
• Employer Branding
• Negotiation & Offer Management
• Communication Skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to one of India's leading higher education institutions.
• Exposure to large-scale academic and leadership hiring.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding university ecosystem.