Senior Executive/Assistant Manager HR

Position: Senior Executive/Assistant Manager – HR

Department: Human Resources

Location: Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab

Position Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Assistant Manager – HR to manage end-to-end recruitment and support key HR activities. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in talent acquisition, stakeholder coordination, candidate management, interview scheduling, and joining formalities.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Recruitment

Manage the complete recruitment cycle from manpower requisition to candidate joining.

Understand job requirements and prepare/update Job Descriptions.

Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, Naukri, employee referrals, social media, databases, and other recruitment channels.

Screen resumes and conduct initial telephonic/online interviews.

Shortlist suitable candidates based on qualifications, experience, skills, and organizational requirements.

Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and concerned departments.

Manage candidate communication and follow-ups throughout the selection process.

Conduct salary discussions and support offer negotiations within approved budgets.

Prepare and release offer letters and coordinate pre-joining documentation.

Ensure smooth onboarding and joining formalities.

Recruitment Coordination

Maintain updated recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and recruitment MIS.

Monitor open positions, interview status, offers, joining status, and pending requirements.

Prepare regular recruitment reports for management.

Track recruitment turnaround time and ensure positions are closed within defined timelines.

Support job postings.

Develop talent pipelines for recurring and critical positions.

Participate in recruitment drives, job fairs, campus hiring, and other talent acquisition initiatives.

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition.

Excellent sourcing and candidate screening skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Good negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and recruitment portals.

Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.

Strong follow-up, coordination, and time-management skills.

Good understanding of HR practices and recruitment processes.

Educational Qualification:

MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification preferred.

Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline.