Job Description

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.

Skills Required