Company: Salve Maria International

Location:
Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

About the Role
Salve Maria Group, an established international education consultancy with nearly 20 years of experience and branches across Kerala, is seeking a highly experienced and professionally accomplished Recruitment Manager to strengthen our talent acquisition function. We are looking for a mature, independent and result-oriented recruitment professional with substantial experience in identifying, evaluating and hiring suitable candidates across different levels of an organisation. Candidates with 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, including extensive hands-on recruitment experience, are particularly encouraged to apply. This is not an entry-level HR position. The selected candidate should be capable of independently managing recruitment responsibilities, communicating professionally with candidates and management, and delivering results without extensive supervision.

Key Responsibilities
• Independently manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple positions across our branches.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified and experienced professionals.
• Prepare professional

job description
s and recruitment advertisements.
• Source suitable candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, Naukri, professional networks and other channels.
• Conduct initial screening, evaluate qualifications and shortlist suitable applicants.
• Coordinate interviews with department heads and senior management.
• Assess candidates' suitability based on experience, communication, professional approach and organisational requirements.
• Manage candidate communication, interview scheduling, follow-ups and offer coordination.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and provide regular hiring progress reports.




• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future vacancies.
• Improve recruitment efficiency, candidate quality and hiring processes.
• Coordinate with the HR department on joining formalities and onboarding requirements. Candidate Requirements
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience preferred, with substantial direct experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Proven ability to independently manage end-to-end recruitment.
• Experience hiring candidates for junior, middle-management and senior positions.
• Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory.
• Strong professional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Extensive experience using recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed and Naukri.
• Ability to independently draft qualified job advertisements, emails and candidate communications.
• Strong judgement in evaluating candidate suitability and organisational fit.
• Excellent organisational skills, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple vacancies and recruitment priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Kochi. Ideal CandidateWe are particularly interested in experienced Talent Acquisition Managers, Senior Recruiters and Recruitment Specialists who have independently handled recruitment responsibilities and demonstrated consistent hiring results. The selected candidate should bring professional maturity, strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to take ownership of recruitment activities from the beginning. About Salve Maria GroupSalve Maria Group is an established international education consultancy providing overseas education guidance, admission assistance and language training services through nine branches across Kerala.
• Website: www.salvemariagroup.com

📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Kochi)
🏢 Salve Maria International
📍 Kochi