Field Recruiter

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and goal-driven Field Recruiter to join our staffing team in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ideal candidate will actively engage in local candidate sourcing to fulfill various manpower requirements, ensuring efficient hiring processes through multiple recruitment channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and source candidates for client needs by conducting field recruitment and utilizing local networks.
• Visit sites with high candidate traffic, including colleges and communities, to proactively source candidates.
• Develop and sustain a comprehensive local candidate database for ongoing recruitment efforts.
• Utilize referrals, walk-ins, job portals, social media platforms including WhatsApp groups to attract potential applicants.
• Evaluate candidates based on job profiles, eligibility criteria, experience, and geographic location.
• Arrange interviews and assessments coordinating between candidates and clients.
• Monitor and follow-up with selected candidates until their joining is confirmed.
• Assist with documentation, verification, onboarding, and induction procedures.
• Maintain daily MIS reports to update candidate statuses and recruitment progress.
• Meet daily and monthly targets for sourcing and joining candidates as per set goals.
• Build and nurture relationships with local candidate networks and referral sources.
• Work closely with recruitment and operations teams to close vacancies within stipulated timelines.
• Ensure candidate commitment to attendance and joining timelines is strictly followed up.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of experience in recruitment, field recruitment, staffing, manpower sourcing, or bulk hiring; freshers with strong communication skills and field orientation will also be considered.
• Good understanding of Chennai's local areas and candidate market dynamics.
• Effective communication and persuasive abilities.
• Willingness to conduct frequent field visits and meet candidates face-to-face.
• Capability to handle recruitment targets and meet deadlines.
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel, WhatsApp, and recruitment-related applications.
• Possession of a two-wheeler and valid driving license is advantageous.

Performance Indicators

• Daily number of candidates sourced.
• Submission of qualified candidates.
• Interview conversion rates.
• Selection and joining ratios aligned with targets.
• Timely joining within turnaround times.
• Candidate retention post-joining.
• Consistent daily and weekly recruitment output.