What you will be doing
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to onboarding for diverse roles including senior and leadership-level positions.
- Actively identify, engage and build relationships with top talent through various sourcing methods (job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, networking, referrals, etc.).
- Utilize ATS systems and AI tools to streamline recruitment workflows.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for niche roles across multiple levels and functions.
- Coordinate technical/creative assessments.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding of selected candidates.
- Maintain candidate databases and recruitment reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with timelines.
- Track and report recruitment metrics to management.
Desired Profile:
- 5-10 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within the game development or IT/creative industries
- Proven ability to hire for niche roles such as Game Developers, Artists, Designers across multiple levels.
- Strong expertise in sourcing and hiring niche skills using job portals, LinkedIn, Boolean searches, Google X-ray searches, and other advanced techniques.
- Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-powered recruitment tools.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and close offers effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with gaming trends and talent landscapes in India and abroad.
- Proven capability to build and maintain professional networks and long-term candidate relationships.
- Organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple mandates simultaneously.