Principal Recruiter
Skills
About the Role
You'll support hiring needs across Chennai and Pune, managing a consistent requisition load of approximately 15-20 mid- to senior-level roles spanning professional, corporate, and technical functions. You'll partner closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders across all three locations, shifting comfortably between professional and technical searches in a fast-paced environment. Using AI-driven tools, data insights, and modern ATS platforms like Ashby, you'll drive sourcing efficiency, pipeline visibility, and informed decision-making. You'll bring a consultative, solutions-oriented approach to advising leaders on talent markets while delivering a high-quality, high-touch candidate experience.
Requirements
- Proven experience recruiting mid- to senior-level professional and/or technical talent in competitive markets
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume requisition load (20-30 roles) across multiple locations
- Strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders and operating in a consultative recruiting model
- Full-cycle recruiting and sourcing expertise
- Strong AI fluency and data literacy
- Hands-on experience with modern ATS platforms (e.g., Ashby)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to balance speed, quality, and candidate experience
Responsibilities
- Manage 15-20 mid- to senior-level professional and technical requisitions simultaneously across multiple office locations
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using Boolean search, talent mapping, competitive research, and passive-candidate engagement
- Leverage AI-driven tools, data insights, and ATS capabilities to optimize sourcing workflows, pipeline visibility, and decision-making
- Partner closely with hiring managers and functional leaders to define role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and align on hiring expectations
- Drive full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, debrief facilitation, and offer support
- Build strong, consultative relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance on market trends, candidate availability, and hiring best practices
- Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders on search progress, pipeline quality, and hiring timelines
- Deliver a seamless, high-quality candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and professional representation of the brand
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics to inform search strategy, improve pipeline quality, and support data-driven decision-making
- Ensure compliance with recruiting processes, documentation standards, and internal policies across all stages of recruitment
- Support onboarding coordination and transition activities for newly hired employees
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Time off
- Well-being programs