Senior HR Recruiter

Company Description:

Kokan Kala Va Shikshan Vikas Sanstha (Kokan NGO India) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2012 to build a socio-economically inclusive ecosystem where individuals have equitable opportunities for growth. Recognized with national awards, the NGO drives social impact through CSR partnerships and innovative community programs. With a focus on sustainable development, Kokan NGO runs initiatives in education, child rights, skill development, healthcare, rural development, and women’s empowerment, reaching rural, tribal, and urban communities across India. The organization aims to empower 3 million marginalized individuals by 2030 through collaborative, sustainable solutions that address grass-roots challenges. Guided by a belief in dignity and inclusivity for all, Kokan NGO works to ensure every voice is heard and valued.

Role Description:

The Senior HR Recruiter is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment for program, field, and support functions across the organization. This role involves partnering with leadership to understand workforce needs, drafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates through multiple channels, screening applications, conducting interviews, and managing the selection process. The Senior HR Recruiter will coordinate offer discussions, onboarding, and induction, while maintaining accurate recruitment records and HR analytics. Day-to-day responsibilities include building talent pipelines, nurturing relationships with universities and partner organizations, ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and internal policies, and promoting Kokan NGO’s employer brand. The role also contributes to continuous improvement of hiring processes and supports broader HR initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibility:

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from requirement understanding and sourcing to selection, offer, and joining.
• Position Closure: Ensure timely closure of assigned vacancies within defined TAT and monthly hiring targets.
• Candidate Sourcing: Build a consistent pipeline through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, agencies, databases, and other sourcing channels.
• Screening & Candidate Quality: Conduct effective resume screening and initial interviews to ensure only relevant and qualified candidates are shortlisted.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate effectively with department heads and hiring managers for requirements, interview schedules, feedback, and timely closures.
• Candidate Engagement: Maintain regular communication and follow-ups with candidates throughout the hiring process to improve the offer-to-joining ratio and candidate experience.
• Recruitment MIS & Analytics: Maintain accurate recruitment trackers and prepare daily/weekly/monthly MIS covering sourcing, interviews, selections, offers, and joining status.
• Recruitment Strategy: Identify hiring challenges, improve sourcing strategies, and recommend effective recruitment channels to meet business requirements.
• Agency & Vendor Management: Coordinate with recruitment agencies and external hiring partners, monitor profile quality, and ensure compliance with agreed terms and processes.
• Team Coordination & Process Improvement: Guide junior recruiters, monitor recruitment activities, streamline hiring processes, and implement best practices to improve overall recruitment efficiency.