Senior Recruiter, India

About the role

Handshake is expanding its presence in India and seeks a Senior Recruiter to drive talent acquisition across technical, operational, and business functions. You will report to the Senior Manager of Recruiting and play a foundational role in scaling the local office from the ground up.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership to define role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, including intake, sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Oversee interview scheduling and candidate logistics, specifically managing the 4 PM to 4 AM window.
• Develop and maintain pipelines for specialized roles by engaging passive talent.
• Provide data-driven insights regarding local talent markets and compensation trends.
• Establish and refine local recruiting processes and operational norms.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience covering technical, business, or operations roles.
• Proven background in a startup or high-growth environment with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to work onsite in Bangalore five days per week.
• Availability for an 11 AM to 8 PM work schedule.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers to manage expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for technical positions and evaluate specialized skill sets.
• Proficiency in sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, CRM platforms, and referral networks.
• Capability to track recruiting metrics and adjust strategies based on performance data.

Skills & tools

• Full-cycle recruiting
• Stakeholder management
• Boolean search
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• CRM tools
• Talent pipeline development
• Recruiting operations

Practical notes

This position is based in the Bangalore office and requires a physical presence five days per week. While the broader office operates on a 4 PM to 4 AM schedule, this specific role is scheduled for 11 AM to 8 PM to facilitate candidate engagement.