Human Resources & Talent Acquisition3 - 8 Years
Senior Technical Recruiter (Agency / Staffing)
We are seeking a results-driven Senior Technical Recruiter to source, engage, and close elite software engineering and IT talent for tier-one agency clients. You will manage the entire candidate lifecycle from boolean sourcing to offer negotiation.
Salary Benchmark
₹6,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 LPA + Placement Commissions
Experience Range
3 - 8 Years
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Execute targeted Boolean searches, X-Ray searches, and LinkedIn Recruiter outreach for niche technical profiles.
- Screen candidate resumes for technical viability, career stability, and compensation expectations.
- Conduct in-depth phone screening to evaluate candidate motivation and notice period viability.
- Format and present candidate shortlists to client hiring managers via ATS magic links.
- Manage candidate offer discussions, counter-offer mitigation, and joining follow-ups.
Must-Have Requirements
- ✓3+ years of agency or corporate recruiting experience specifically hiring for software engineering roles.
- ✓Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding monthly placement revenue quotas.
- ✓Familiarity with ATS platforms (Ascent, Bullhorn, Ceipal, or Zoho Recruit).
- ✓Exceptional verbal and written business communication skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- +Established talent network of senior frontend, backend, and DevOps engineers.
- +Knowledge of contract-to-hire (C2H) rate card structures and notice period buyouts.
Recruiter Interview Guide
Phone Screening Questions & Evaluation Rubric
Use these questions to vet candidates during initial phone screens before submitting shortlists to clients.
Q1. How do you handle a candidate who has received a counter-offer from their current employer 3 days before joining?
Good Candidate Signal:
Discusses early relationship building, identifying core reasons for wanting to leave, and pre-empting counter-offers during offer stage.
Red Flag:
Has no counter-offer playbook and leaves candidates uncontacted during notice period.
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