Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

About the job

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and specialty threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Coats Footwear

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website: www.coats.com

Role Purpose:

As Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition, the incumbent will be responsible for managing end-to-end hiring process for functions including

manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, commercial (sales, analytics, marketing) and corporate teams like finance, HR, IT, legal etc. It also

involves effective engagement with stakeholders to build trust through consistent delivery & communication.

One of the key responsibilities in the role would be effective sourcing using various channels like job boards/ LinkedIn/ Employee referrals/

Internal movements etc.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities:

• End-to-End Recruitment:

  Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requirement gathering to onboarding

• Sourcing Expertise

  : Leverage multiple sourcing strategies (job portals, LinkedIn, internal database, referrals, campus hiring, etc.) to build a robust talent pipeline.

• Assessment & Shortlisting:

  Screen resumes, conduct preliminary interviews, evaluate skill fitment, and schedule candidates with panel.

• Offer negotiation & management:

  Drive the offer process including salary negotiation, approvals, and timely issuance of offer letters while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• ATS management:

  Effectively utilize the Applicant Tracking System for requisition management, candidate tracking, status updates, and maintain data integrity & compliance across the recruitment process.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Collaborate with functional heads/ HR Business Partners/ Hiring Managers and drive a transparent & effective recruitment process.

• Candidate Experience:

  Ensure a seamless and positive experience for candidates throughout the hiring journey.

• Hiring Manager Experience:

  Partner closely with hiring managers to deliver smooth and consultative recruitment experience.

• MIS & Reporting:

  Maintain recruitment dashboards, track hiring metrics, and share regular updates with stakeholders.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate/ MBA
• 4-8 years of overall experience working with recruitment agencies/
• corporates in a TA role
• Familiarity using ATS tools
• Must have strong expertise in sourcing from various channels
• Stakeholder and candidate communication
• Data-oriented with basic knowledge of Excel for reports
• Experience in manufacturing sector
• Familiarity with ATS tool (preferably Success Factors)

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.