HR Cum Counsellor

Job Title: HR Cum Counselor

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Experience: 2–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

salary -20k

Job Overview

We are looking for an HR Cum Counselor who can independently handle recruitment, candidate counseling, interview coordination, and day-to-day office/HR activities. The candidate will be responsible for identifying vacancies in Varanasi, understanding client/company requirements, sourcing suitable candidates, and ensuring successful recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and develop job vacancy requirements from companies/employers in Varanasi.

- Understand hiring requirements, job profiles, salary ranges, and candidate expectations.

- Source suitable candidates through job portals, social media, references, networking, and local channels.

- Screen and shortlist candidates according to job requirements.

- Conduct initial HR interviews and candidate counseling.

- Coordinate and schedule interviews with employers and candidates.

- Follow up with candidates throughout the selection process and until joining.

- Counsel candidates regarding suitable career/job opportunities, interviews, salary, and joining process.

- Maintain candidate databases, vacancy trackers, and recruitment MIS.

- Handle documentation, onboarding coordination, and joining formalities.

- Manage day-to-day office administration and HR-related activities.

- Coordinate with employers and candidates to ensure vacancies are closed within the required timeline.

- Maintain professional relationships with local employers and build a strong network of hiring companies in Varanasi.

Required Skills

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong candidate counseling and interviewing skills.

- Experience in recruitment, placement, staffing, or HR.

- Ability to generate and manage employer/job vacancy requirements.

- Good knowledge of MS Office/Excel and recruitment portals.

- Strong follow-up, coordination, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

- Knowledge of the Varanasi local job market and employer network will be an advantage.