Senior Associate – Recruiter

This role is for one of our clients

Company name: Kraftshala

Industry: Human Resources Services

Seniority level: Associate level

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Delhi

JobType: full-time

The Senior Associate – Recruiter Partnerships will play a critical role in driving student placements by building and managing strong recruiter relationships while ensuring flawless execution of placement processes.

The primary success metric for this role is student placements , achieved through two key areas of responsibility:

• Building and Strengthening Recruiter Relationships
  
  
  
  
  

Identify, develop, and win new recruiter partnerships while nurturing existing ones to maximize student placement opportunities.

Understand recruiter hiring needs and challenges to create tailored, value-added propositions.

Build strong relationships with CXOs, HR leaders, and other senior stakeholders across industries.

Stay updated on recruitment trends and actively monitor hiring demand across sectors.

• Managing Placement Operations
  
  
  
  
  

Oversee and optimize end-to-end placement processes, ensuring a seamless experience for recruiters and students.

Co-create efficient hiring workflows that enhance recruiter success rates.

Plan and communicate placement timelines with all stakeholders, ensuring adherence.

Intervene when required to resolve operational bottlenecks and ensure timely execution.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage recruitment drives effectively.

Expected Outcomes
Month 1:
Gain in-depth understanding of training programs and student profiles.

Shadow recruiter interactions and placement processes.

Build a structured tracker for recruiter needs and hiring cycles.

Month 2:
Begin independently engaging recruiters (CXOs/HR Heads).

Take ownership of specific placement processes with operational support.

Identify and initiate outreach to at least 5 new recruiter prospects.

Month 3+:
Consistently close recruiter partnerships and manage full-cycle placement processes.

Drive placements for an assigned set of students and companies.

Continuously optimize processes to enhance recruiter experience and reduce friction.

Key Competencies (A-Player Traits)
Impactful Communication: Ability to influence senior stakeholders with clarity and conviction.

User-Centric Approach: Build long-term trust by tailoring value propositions to recruiter needs.

Planning & Execution: Anticipate timelines, structure plans, and deliver on commitments.

Bias for Action: Take initiative, drive conversations, and remove bottlenecks proactively.

Conflict Management: Address issues directly with empathy, finding win–win solutions.

Ownership: Take full accountability for placement outcomes end-to-end.

Problem-Solving: Use data and insights to identify root causes and validate solutions.

Must-Have Skills
2+ years of experience in B2B/B2C Sales or Placement Management (experience is a proxy for capability, not a strict requirement).

High emotional intelligence and empathy to engage effectively with recruiters and students.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort with tools that support process automation.