Campus Recruitment And Lateral Hiring Specialist

What role will you play in the team

You will play a pivotal role in driving our high-volume university engagement initiatives and managing end-to-end lateral recruitment cycles. As a core member of the talent acquisition unit, you will design robust campus drives, foster strategic institutional partnerships, and oversee mid-to-senior level lateral hiring mandates to fuel rapid corporate growth across competitive industry landscapes.

What you will do

You will execute comprehensive university relations strategies, conduct thorough resume screenings, manage multi-stage interview coordination, and orchestrate seamless offer negotiations. Additionally, you will partner closely with internal business stakeholders to forecast hiring needs, optimize recruitment funnels, and maintain rigorous talent metrics using advanced applicant tracking systems.

Key responsibility

• Plan, execute, and evaluate large-scale campus recruitment programs across top-tier engineering and management institutes in India.
• Manage end-to-end lateral hiring lifecycles for specialized technical and non-technical departments with strict adherence to turnaround times.
• Collaborate with department heads to map workforce requirements and establish clear role-specific competency frameworks.
• Conduct structured screening interviews and evaluate candidate capabilities against technical and cultural benchmarks.
• Coordinate seamlessly with interview panels, scheduling logistics, and candidate stakeholders to ensure an exceptional interview experience.
• Drive employer branding initiatives during campus placement weeks to attract top-tier entry-level talent.
• Maintain and analyze detailed MIS reports regarding recruitment metrics, conversion rates, and sourcing channel effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with internal hiring policies, fair employment practices, and standardized documentation protocols.

Required Qualification and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline along with documented professional experience in talent acquisition. Essential technical and interpersonal proficiencies include:

• Proficiency in Campus Recruitment, Lateral Hiring, End-to-End Recruitment, and Full Cycle Recruiting.
• Strong command over Candidate Sourcing, Resume Screening, and structured Candidate Screening methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in Interview Coordination, Interview Scheduling, and Stakeholder Management.
• Familiarity with Offer Management, Salary Negotiation, and candidate relationship management tools.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, time management, organizational skills, and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and MS Excel for MIS reporting.

Benefits Included

We offer a highly competitive compensation structure along with comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. Enjoy a dynamic hybrid or flexible work environment, structured professional development allowances, performance-based quarterly bonuses, wellness programs, and ample opportunities for rapid career advancement within a rapidly expanding corporate ecosystem.

A Day in the Life

Your day begins by reviewing daily recruitment metrics and MIS reports, followed by aligning with business stakeholders on upcoming lateral hiring priorities. You will spend hours coordinating complex interview schedules, conducting initial candidate screening calls, and strategizing upcoming campus recruitment outreach initiatives with academic partners.