Technical Recruiter

Job Description: Technical RecruiterLocation: Chandigarh; for projects across IndiaAbout Varahe Analytics:Varahe Analytics is one of India’s premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in data-driven election management. We provide clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights with in-depth ground intelligence to build holistic electoral campaigns.Passionate about our democracy, we draw on sharp minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds. Our goal is to build electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape India's electoral and legislative ecosystems.🚀 Your Mission: Build the Engine that Powers Talent AcquisitionWe are looking for a Technical Recruiter who will be the driving force behind building and scaling our tech and analytics teams.Your mission is to identify, attract, and onboard the best technical talent — from data engineers and software developers to analytics professionals — who can help power Varahe’s data and technology-led operations. You won’t just fill positions; you’ll help shape the organization’s technical foundation.🎯 Your Core ResponsibilitiesOwn the End-to-End Tech Hiring Cycle: Manage recruitment for roles such as data analysts, data engineers, and software developers — from sourcing to offer rollout.Build and Nurture Talent Pipelines: Source proactively using platform like LinkedIn Recruiter and others. Engage with passive candidates and maintain an internal database of pre-vetted profiles.Campus Hiring & Internship Management: Coordinate and execute campus recruitment drives and manage internship programs to build early-career pipelines for technology roles.Collaborate with Hiring Managers: Work closely with internal stakeholders to define role requirements, shortlist candidates, and coordinate technical assessments and interviews.Negotiate and Close Offers: Handle salary negotiations and ensure candidate alignment with company policies and project budgets.Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Partner with internal teams and external recruitment vendors to ensure timely closures, effective coordination, and smooth hiring operations.Optimize Recruitment Processes: Use tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or ATS platforms to maintain hiring dashboards, reports, and trackers. Suggest process improvements to enhance speed and efficiency.🧩What You’ll Bring (Skills & Experience):Proven experience in technical or IT recruitment, preferably within analytics, software, or consulting.Understanding of technical skills and tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Power BI, Java, etc.).Hands-on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, and ATS platforms.Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets for reporting and analytics.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.Ability to handle multiple hiring pipelines under tight deadlines.Proficiency in English and Hindi is mandatory.💡 Good to Have:Experience in bulk and niche tech hiring, as well as campus and internship programs.Familiarity with HR analytics, Boolean search, and recruitment automation tools.Basic understanding of India’s political and digital ecosystem.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Computer Science, or a related field.Good communication skills are required.The candidate should be open to travel as needed.🌍 Role Expectations:Minimum Experience of 3+ years is required.The work profile will comprise approximately 60% recruitment responsibilities and 40% operational tasks.Strong ownership of technical hiring deliverables and reporting.Data-driven approach to recruitment and candidate tracking.Willingness to travel as per project requirements.📬How to ApplyIf you’re a recruiter who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys connecting exceptional tech talent with purpose-driven work, and wants to make an impact at the intersection of data, tech, and politics, send your CV to openings@varaheanalytics.com with the subject line: Application for Technical Recruiter – HR Department