Company Overview

Podar Education Network, established in 1927, is India's leading educational network focused on traditional values of honesty, integrity, and service. With over 95 years of experience, it serves more than 2,00,000 students across its 139 institutions nationwide. Renowned for innovative learning and commitment to quality, Podar is a trusted leader in education. Join our dedicated team of 7,800 staff members in shaping the future of education.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic HR Executive to join our team at Podar Education Network. As a HR Executive, you will play a crucial role in managing the company's talent acquisition and recruitment processes. This is a mid-level, full-time position located at our headquarters in Mumbai. You will work closely with our HR team to support various hiring and onboarding initiatives across our educational institutions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong understanding of talent acquisition processes, capable of effectively sourcing and recruiting top talent for our various educational institutions.
• Proven experience in recruitment, specializing in bulk and mass hiring to efficiently meet the staffing needs of a large organization.
• Proficiency in vendor management, ensuring quality recruitment services and building effective partnerships with external agencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills to collaborate with department heads and understand discrete hiring requirements across the network.
• Expertise in employee onboarding, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires into the organizational culture and processes.
• Ability to handle multiple recruitment projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of detail and accuracy in the hiring process.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with potential candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS software to manage recruitment data and streamline processes efficiently.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment life-cycle from candidate sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Design effective recruitment strategies for bulk and mass hiring that align with the organization's staffing needs and business objectives.
• Collaborate with educational departments to understand hiring needs and ensure alignment with institutional goals and standards.
• Cultivate strong vendor partnerships to enhance recruitment processes and maintain a consistent influx of high-quality candidates.
• Oversee the implementation of employee onboarding programs, fostering a seamless integration for new staff members into the Podar culture.
• Utilize HR software and systems to manage recruitment data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Provide valuable insights and reporting on recruitment metrics to continuously improve hiring strategies and outcomes.
• Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives within recruitment to ensure a varied and balanced workforce across Podar Education Network.