Junior Executive Human Resources / Management Trainee

About The Catalyst

The Catalyst is a business and HR consulting firm providing strategic consulting, recruitment, training, and organisational development solutions to businesses across industries.

Role: Junior HR Executive

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn, job portals, social media, and employee referrals.
• Draft and post job advertisements across relevant platforms.
• Screen resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements.
• Build and maintain candidate databases and recruitment pipelines.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, clients, and consultants.
• Track candidate progress and maintain recruitment reports.
• Candidate Screening & Coordination
• Conduct initial telephonic interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Evaluate communication skills, role fit, career stability, and interest in the opportunity.
• Verify current salary, expected salary, notice period, and location preferences.
• Communicate interview schedules and collect feedback from candidates and clients.
• Follow up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• HR Consulting Support
• Assist in preparing and updating HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support the development and implementation of Performance Management Systems (PMS).
• Assist in preparing KPIs, performance scorecards, and appraisal documentation.
• Support training and development initiatives, including training material preparation and coordination.
• Assist in preparing job descriptions, organisational structures, and HR documentation.
• Support HR audits, employee data analysis, and other consulting assignments.
• Client Engagement & Project Support
• Assist senior consultants in executing HR consulting projects.
• Visit client locations for meetings, interviews, data collection, and documentation.
• Prepare meeting notes, maintain project records, and follow up on action items.
• Coordinate with clients to ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards while handling client information.

Qualifications & Skills

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or an equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with recruitment portals such as Naukri and LinkedIn is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to client locations across Nashik, Pune, and Mumbai.
• A personal two-wheeler and valid driving licence will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach to work and problem-solving.
• Strong coordination and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different client environments.
• Professionalism, reliability, and commitment to delivering quality work.