HR Executive – Kolkata

Company Description

HR Executive

Role Description

As an HR Executive, you will play a key role in managing the full spectrum of HR activities with a primary focus on hiring top-tier technical talent. You’ll work closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and external partners to drive strategic recruitment initiatives while also supporting core HR operations, including onboarding, employee engagement, compliance, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all roles with an emphasis on technology roles (e.g., software engineers, QA, DevOps, Data Analysts)
• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, build job descriptions, and define sourcing strategies
• Proactively source candidates via job boards, social media, employee referrals, and campus hiring
• Screen, interview, and manage candidates through the selection process, ensuring a great candidate experience
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for future hiring needs

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience, with a strong track record in recruitment
• Experience hiring software and engineering talent in the Indian market
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR best practices
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Prior experience in a startup, IT services, or product company environment is preferred