Module Overview
The DRKDS HRMS Recruitment module provides comprehensive recruitment and hiring management from requisition to onboarding.
Job Positions
- Job positions with requirements
- Skills and qualifications
- Department-wise positions
- Salary range configuration
Applicant Tracking
- Online applications
- Resume/CV management
- Source tracking
- Pipeline management
Interview Process
- Multi-stage interviews
- Interview scheduling
- Interviewer assignment
- Feedback and scoring
Offer Management
- Offer letter generation
- Salary negotiation tracking
- Offer acceptance workflow
- Pre-joining formalities
Recruitment Pipeline
New
→
Screening
→
Interview
→
Assessment
→
Offer
→
Hired
Job Position Management
Creating Job Position
Navigate to: HRMS → Recruitment → Job Positions
- Click "Create"
- Enter Job Title (e.g., "Software Engineer")
- Select Department
- Enter Job Description
- Define Requirements:
- Education qualification
- Experience range
- Required skills
- Nice-to-have skills
- Set Salary Range (Min - Max)
- Set Number of Positions
- Configure recruitment stages
- Save the position
Job Position Fields
| Field |
Description |
Example |
| Job Title |
Position name |
Senior Software Engineer |
| Department |
Hiring department |
Engineering |
| Employment Type |
Type of employment |
Full-time, Part-time, Contract |
| Experience |
Required experience |
3-5 years |
| Education |
Minimum qualification |
B.Tech/B.E. |
| Salary Range |
CTC range |
₹8-12 LPA |
| Location |
Work location |
Bangalore, Mumbai |
Manpower Requisition
Creating Requisition
Navigate to: HRMS → Recruitment → Requisitions
- Click "Create"
- Select Job Position
- Enter Number of Positions
- Select Priority (Low/Medium/High/Urgent)
- Set Expected Joining Date
- Enter Justification for hiring
- Select Budget Source
- Click "Submit for Approval"
Approval Workflow
Requester
→
Manager
→
HR Head
→
Budget Approval
→
Approved
Requisition Types
| Type |
Description |
Approval Level |
| Replacement |
Filling existing vacancy |
Manager + HR |
| New Position |
New role creation |
HOD + HR + Finance |
| Expansion |
Team expansion |
HOD + HR + Finance |
| Project-based |
For specific project |
PM + HR |
Applicant Management
Sourcing Channels
Job Portals
- Naukri.com
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Monster
Direct Sourcing
- Company website
- Walk-in drives
- Campus recruitment
- Job fairs
Referrals
- Employee referrals
- Consultant referrals
- Network referrals
Agencies
- Recruitment agencies
- Headhunters
- Staffing companies
Creating Applicant
Navigate to: HRMS → Recruitment → Applicants
- Click "Create"
- Enter Applicant Name
- Enter Email and Phone
- Select Job Position applied for
- Select Source (how they found the job)
- Upload Resume/CV
- Enter Expected Salary
- Add Notes
- Save - applicant enters "New" stage
Applicant Pipeline Stages
| Stage |
Description |
Actions |
| New |
Newly received application |
Review resume, initial screening |
| Screening |
Initial qualification check |
Phone screening, shortlist |
| Interview |
Interview scheduled/ongoing |
Schedule, conduct, feedback |
| Assessment |
Technical/skill assessment |
Assign test, evaluate |
| Offer |
Selected for offer |
Generate offer, negotiate |
| Hired |
Offer accepted |
Initiate onboarding |
| Rejected |
Not selected |
Send rejection email |
Bulk Application Import
- Navigate to Recruitment → Import Applicants
- Download Excel template
- Fill applicant details from job portal exports
- Upload completed file
- Map columns to fields
- Import applicants
Interview Process
Interview Types
| Round |
Type |
Duration |
Interviewer |
| Round 1 |
Phone Screening |
15-30 mins |
HR/Recruiter |
| Round 2 |
Technical Interview |
45-60 mins |
Technical Lead |
| Round 3 |
Manager Round |
30-45 mins |
Hiring Manager |
| Round 4 |
HR Discussion |
30 mins |
HR Manager |
Scheduling Interview
- Go to Applicant record
- Click "Schedule Interview"
- Select Interview Round
- Choose Interviewer(s)
- Set Date and Time
- Select Mode (In-person/Video/Phone)
- Add Meeting Link if virtual
- Click "Schedule"
- System sends invites to candidate and interviewers
Interview Feedback
- After interview, interviewer opens applicant record
- Click "Add Feedback"
- Rate on defined parameters:
- Technical Skills (1-5)
- Communication (1-5)
- Problem Solving (1-5)
- Cultural Fit (1-5)
- Provide Overall Rating
- Select Recommendation (Hire/Reject/Hold)
- Add Comments
- Submit feedback
Interview Scorecard
| Rating |
Description |
Action |
| 5 - Exceptional |
Exceeds all requirements |
Strong Hire |
| 4 - Strong |
Meets all, exceeds some |
Hire |
| 3 - Average |
Meets basic requirements |
Consider / Hold |
| 2 - Below Average |
Some gaps |
Not Recommended |
| 1 - Poor |
Does not meet requirements |
Reject |
Offer Management
Creating Offer
- Select candidate in "Offer" stage
- Click "Create Offer"
- Enter salary details:
- Offered CTC
- Salary structure breakdown
- Variable pay (if any)
- Joining bonus (if any)
- Set Offer Validity Date
- Set Expected Joining Date
- Add any Special Terms
- Submit for approval
Offer Approval Workflow
HR Creates
→
Manager Review
→
HR Head Approve
→
Offer Released
Offer Letter Generation
- Once approved, click "Generate Offer Letter"
- System generates PDF with:
- Company letterhead
- Candidate details
- Position and department
- Compensation details
- Terms and conditions
- Review generated letter
- Click "Send to Candidate"
- Candidate receives email with offer letter
Offer Negotiation Tracking
| Status |
Description |
Next Action |
| Draft |
Offer being prepared |
Complete and submit |
| Pending Approval |
Awaiting manager approval |
Follow up for approval |
| Released |
Sent to candidate |
Await response |
| Negotiation |
Candidate counter-offered |
Revise or hold |
| Accepted |
Candidate accepted |
Initiate onboarding |
| Declined |
Candidate rejected |
Move to next candidate |
Pre-Joining & Onboarding
Pre-Joining Document Collection
| Document |
Purpose |
Mandatory |
| Educational Certificates |
Qualification verification |
Yes |
| Experience Letters |
Previous employment proof |
Yes |
| Last 3 Months Payslips |
Salary verification |
Yes |
| PAN Card |
Tax identification |
Yes |
| Aadhaar Card |
Identity proof |
Yes |
| Passport Size Photos |
ID card, records |
Yes |
| Bank Account Details |
Salary credit |
Yes |
Converting to Employee
- Once all documents collected, open applicant record
- Click "Convert to Employee"
- System creates Employee record with:
- Auto-generated Employee ID
- Personal details from application
- Department and job position
- Reporting manager
- Complete additional employee details
- Create employment contract
- Assign onboarding checklist
Onboarding Checklist
| Task |
Owner |
Timeline |
| Issue offer letter |
HR |
Before joining |
| Background verification |
HR |
Before joining |
| Workstation setup |
IT |
Day -1 |
| Email/System access |
IT |
Day 1 |
| ID card generation |
Admin |
Day 1 |
| Welcome orientation |
HR |
Day 1 |
| Team introduction |
Manager |
Day 1 |
| Training schedule |
Manager/HR |
Week 1 |
Daily Operations Guide
Recruiter Daily Tasks
- Check New Applications - Review overnight applications
- Screen Candidates - Phone screen shortlisted profiles
- Schedule Interviews - Coordinate with interviewers
- Collect Feedback - Follow up on pending feedback
- Update Pipeline - Move candidates through stages
- Source Candidates - Search job portals, networks
Weekly Tasks
| Task |
Owner |
Day |
| Pipeline review meeting |
HR Team |
Monday |
| Hiring manager sync |
Recruiter |
Wednesday |
| Offer status update |
HR Head |
Friday |
| Requisition review |
HR Head |
Friday |
Key Metrics to Track
| Metric |
Target |
How to Calculate |
| Time to Fill |
< 45 days |
Requisition approval to joining |
| Time to Hire |
< 30 days |
First contact to offer acceptance |
| Offer Acceptance Rate |
> 80% |
Accepted / Total offers |
| Source Effectiveness |
Varies |
Hires by source / Applications |
| Cost per Hire |
Budget-based |
Total cost / Number of hires |
Case Studies
Case Study 1: IT Company Mass Hiring
Challenge: Hire 100 engineers in 3 months for new project.
Solution:
- Set up dedicated recruitment team
- Configured bulk import from job portals
- Created parallel interview tracks
- Automated offer letter generation
- Streamlined document collection via portal
Result: 95 positions filled in 2.5 months, 35% reduction in time-to-hire
Case Study 2: Campus Recruitment Drive
Challenge: Manage campus recruitment across 20 colleges.
Solution:
- Created campus-specific job positions
- Bulk imported applications post-drive
- Configured multi-stage assessment workflow
- Tracked college-wise conversion rates
- Deferred joining date management
Result: 200 offers, 85% joining rate, complete tracking by college
Case Study 3: Executive Hiring
Challenge: Confidential hiring for CTO position.
Solution:
- Restricted access to select HR personnel
- Private pipeline with codenames
- Board-level approval workflow
- Complex offer structuring support
Result: Successful placement with complete confidentiality
Reports & Analytics
Available Reports
| Report |
Description |
Access |
| Recruitment Funnel |
Conversion rates by stage |
HR |
| Source Analysis |
Applications and hires by source |
HR |
| Time-to-Hire Report |
Duration analysis |
HR Manager |
| Requisition Status |
Open positions and status |
All Managers |
| Offer Tracker |
Pending and accepted offers |
HR |
| Cost Analysis |
Recruitment spend by position |
HR Head, Finance |
Troubleshooting
Problem: Cannot move candidate to next stage
Solution: Ensure all required feedback is submitted for current stage.
Problem: Offer letter not generating
Solution: Check offer letter template is configured, verify all required fields are filled.
Problem: Interview calendar not syncing
Solution: Verify calendar integration is enabled, check interviewer availability.