About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Talent Acquisition Executive to join our recruitment team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in IT recruitment, candidate sourcing, talent mapping, and end-to-end recruitment coordination.

The role involves working on diverse technical and non-technical requirements, identifying suitable candidates through job portals and professional networks, conducting initial screening, coordinating interviews, and maintaining accurate recruitment records.

This position is suitable for freshers or early-career professionals who are eager to develop their skills in technical recruitment and work in a structured, target-oriented recruitment environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Sourcing and Recruitment

- Source candidates for technical and non-technical positions using Naukri, LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, and other sourcing channels.
- Work on multiple job requirements across technologies, experience levels, and business functions.
- Understand job descriptions, mandatory technical skills, experience requirements, and client expectations before initiating sourcing.
- Prepare effective Boolean search strings and use relevant keywords to identify suitable candidates.
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines for active and upcoming requirements.
- Identify candidates for positions involving technologies such as Java, .NET, Python, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Cloud, Data Engineering, AI/ML, Generative AI, and other enterprise technologies, depending on business requirements.

2. Resume Screening and Candidate Evaluation

- Review resumes against job descriptions and assess candidates based on relevant experience, technical skills, project exposure, and role suitability.
- Conduct initial telephonic screenings to validate experience, technical exposure, current compensation, expected compensation, notice period, location, and availability.
- Identify relevant experience and distinguish between candidates with matching keywords and those with actual hands-on expertise.
- Maintain accurate candidate information and submit relevant profiles for internal or client review.




- Ensure that only appropriately screened and relevant profiles are submitted against requirements.

3. Interview Coordination and Follow-Ups

- Coordinate interviews between candidates, internal hiring managers, and client stakeholders.
- Schedule interview rounds and communicate interview details to candidates.
- Follow up with candidates regarding interview confirmations, attendance, feedback, and subsequent rounds.
- Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Track interview outcomes, including selections, rejections, candidate withdrawals, and no-shows.
- Support offer coordination and candidate follow-ups as required.

4. Recruitment Tracking and Reporting

- Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and interview schedules using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
- Update candidate statuses accurately at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Track sourcing activity, submissions, interview schedules, feedback, closures, and pending actions.
- Prepare daily recruitment updates and End-of-Day (EOD) reports as per the defined process.
- Ensure data accuracy, timely updates, and proper documentation of recruitment activities.

5. Recruitment Process and SOP Compliance

- Follow established recruitment SOPs, reporting structures, and candidate submission guidelines.
- Ensure candidate profiles are formatted and submitted according to internal and client-specific requirements.
- Maintain clear records of candidate communication, interview feedback, and recruitment progress.
- Adhere to defined timelines and priorities while managing multiple open positions.
- Handle candidate information professionally and maintain confidentiality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- 1–2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR recruitment coordination.




- Basic understanding of IT recruitment and common technical job roles.
- Familiarity with Naukri, LinkedIn, or other candidate sourcing platforms is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Boolean search techniques and resume screening.
- Positive verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
- Strong follow-up, coordination, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requirements and meet recruitment timelines.
- Attention to detail and willingness to follow structured recruitment processes.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Candidates with internship or hands-on experience in IT recruitment will be preferred.
- Familiarity with technical hiring across software development, enterprise applications, cloud, data, or emerging technologies is an advantage.
- Candidates who can understand job descriptions, identify relevant profiles, and explain why a candidate matches a requirement will have an added advantage.
- Experience maintaining recruitment trackers and preparing daily recruitment reports is desirable.
- Candidates should be comfortable working on multiple requirements simultaneously and following up with candidates consistently.

Key Performance Expectations Performance will be assessed based on:

- Relevance and quality of candidate profiles sourced and submitted.
- Ability to understand job requirements and identify suitable candidates.
- Timeliness of sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
- Accuracy and completeness of recruitment trackers and candidate records.
- Consistency in candidate follow-ups and interview attendance management.
- Adherence to recruitment SOPs and reporting timelines.
- Ability to prioritise requirements and work towards agreed recruitment targets.

Work Requirements

- Work Location: Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Work Arrangement: Full-time, work from office.
- Experience Level: 1–2 years.
- Candidates must be comfortable working on multiple recruitment assignments and meeting defined timelines.

Pay: Up to ₹240,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Talent Acquisition Executive (Kolkata)
🏢 Inceptial Technologies
📍 Kolkata