Associate Recruiter

About us

Korn Ferry

is a global organizational consulting firm, helping clients synchronize organization's talent strategy and structure to drive superior performance by providing client-focused solutions. This is delivered through various

deep specialisms within - RPO, Executive Search, Leadership Development and Talent Consulting & Management, Coaching, Executive Recruiting, and Rewards & Benefits.

Korn Ferry operates

and serves its clients by partnering

in

over 50 countries

across worldwide markets with more than

10,000

dedicated

specialists

in various domains achieving meaningful progress and growth. We

offer five core solutions

Organizational Strategy

Assessment and Succession

Talent Acquisition

Leadership Development

Total Rewards

Learn more at : Role Summary :

Job Title :

Associate Recruiter (Non IT)

Work Location : Mumbai - (Goregaon)

Work Mode :

Hybrid (WFO -3 days, WFH - 2 days)

Experience Required :

2 to 5 years of recruitment experience

focused on the

Indian market (domestic recruitment)

, with a specialization in

Non-IT hiring

, particularly for

Pharma and FMCG sectors

Please note

: Candidates with primary experience in

US / UK recruitment

are kindly requested

not to apply

Proven track record in hiring for roles across

Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, HR

, and other

Pharma / FMCG-relevant functions

Notice Period : Candidates with a

notice period of less than 30 days

will be preferred.

We’re looking to hire a motivated and experienced

Junior Recruiter / Sourcer

with a strong background in hiring for

non-IT roles

, particularly within

FMCG / D, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sectors

• . This role is focused on supporting and fulfilling our client’s talent acquisition needs by proactively sourcing candidates and maintaining a robust pipeline across various positions, while consistently meeting recruitment targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take on their next big challenge. You’ll be working with one of the leading clients in the

pharmaceutical industry

, playing a key role in shaping careers and delivering impactful results from the very beginning of a new recruitment solution.

ROLES

RESPONSIBILITIES

Note : This is a very sourcing heavy role that primarily focuses on talent mapping and pipelining activities.

Ownership of the entire talent pipelining activity for several key business areas, with a strong focus on direct sourcing for diverse roles (for Non-tech into - Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Compliance, Shared services & regulatory affairs, etc.).

Ensuring

exceptional candidate experience

always maintaining Korn Ferry values and standards.

Proactively establishing and maintaining relationships with internal TA team, ensuring exceptional delivery as per agreed upon KPIs / SLAs.

Strategizing recruitment & hiring processes in consultation with the Team lead, thereby proactively helping the team with relevant profiles and building a healthy pipeline to cover for all hiring requirements.

Supporting the team at a practical level by delivering candidates against a range of

diverse roles

Maintaining awareness of creative

sourcing strategies

and working closely with the team to develop a best approach for the client

Communicating effectively

with the team members to identify needs and evaluate alternative recruiting solutions

Support and deliver on the overall service delivery targets to deliver a successful output.

Provide

market insights / intel

to the TA team with respect to factors like - candidate market availability, market mapping, salary benchmarks, etc.

Maintaining process hygiene & excellence with highest level of data integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

2–5 years

of recruitment experience in

Pharma, Life Sciences, or FMCG / D

sectors, focused on

non-IT hiring

Holds a

bachelor’s degree

Proven success in sourcing for roles such as

Commercial, HR, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, QA, Sales, Marketing, Legal & Compliance, Supply Chain, and Shared Services

across

PAN India

Skilled in advanced sourcing techniques :

Boolean search, X-ray search, keyword strings, job portals, referrals, and networking.

Prior experience in

RPO, in-house recruitment, or agency environments

preferred.

Hands-on experience using

leading Indian job portals

such as

Naukri.Com

LinkedIn

Monster India

, and

Shine

, along with

social media platforms

and

community networks

to identify and engage top talent.

Demonstrated expertise in

headhunting, passive sourcing, and social media recruiting

, with the ability to engage high-potential candidates across platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and relevant online communities.

Familiarity with

ATS platforms

, especially

Workday

, is a plus.

Strong team player with excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Capable of managing

25–30 requisitions per quarter

with precision and professionalism.

Committed to long-term career growth with

Korn Ferry

and delivering excellence to the client.

Adaptable in fast-paced environments with strong stakeholder management and networking abilities.

Fluent in

English

for effective communication (Verbal and written).