Job Title: University Recruitment Specialist
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 7–10 Years
Band: BPO 1/2
Salary: Up to ₹7 LPA
Job Code: 436062
Function: Recruitment / Talent Acquisition
Industry: Education / Higher Education / Recruitment Services

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced University Recruitment Specialist to manage and execute global university recruitment activities. The role involves proactive candidate sourcing, talent pipeline development, applicant screening, recruitment campaign management, and stakeholder engagement to attract high-quality candidates.

The ideal candidate will have strong recruitment expertise, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), preferably Workday. The candidate will collaborate closely with hiring managers and recruitment teams to ensure an efficient, data-driven recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead proactive sourcing, outreach, and relationship-building initiatives to attract qualified candidates through university recruitment channels.

• Plan and execute targeted recruitment campaigns, career fairs, university visits, community events, and virtual recruitment sessions.

• Screen applications, conduct initial phone and video interviews, and assess candidates against job requirements.

• Coordinate interview schedules and recruitment activities with hiring managers and internal stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines and talent pools for high-volume, high-turnover, and hard-to-fill positions.

• Represent the organization at university events and recruitment drives to strengthen employer branding and candidate engagement.

• Maintain accurate candidate information, recruitment updates, and applicant records in Workday or other ATS platforms.

• Track recruitment metrics, prepare periodic reports, and provide insights to improve recruitment effectiveness.

• Prepare offer packages, coordinate approvals, and work with compensation teams to ensure offers comply with organizational policies and salary guidelines.

• Present shortlisted candidates to hiring managers with detailed screening feedback and assessment summaries.

• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, documentation requirements, and established hiring procedures.

• Build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, universities, and other recruitment stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 7–10 years of overall professional experience, preferably in recruitment, talent acquisition, university recruitment, or global hiring.

• Experience in candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, shortlisting, and recruitment coordination.

• Hands-on experience with Workday, HRIS platforms, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience managing recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and university outreach activities.

• Knowledge of recruitment metrics, reporting, offer management, and compensation approval processes.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple recruitment requirements and meet hiring deadlines.

• Willingness to travel for university recruitment events and work occasionally outside standard office arrangements, as required.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with experience in global recruitment, campus hiring, university relations, or talent acquisition will be preferred.

• Experience supporting international recruitment operations and working with diverse stakeholders is an advantage.

• Ability to act as a trusted recruitment consultant to hiring managers and provide a positive candidate experience.

Important Hiring Criteria

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and Date of Birth (DOB) are mandatory for profile creation.

• Candidates must be willing to travel for recruitment events when required.

Compensation: Up to ₹7 LPA, based on experience and suitability.

Work Location: Bangalore