Employer : A client of CraftMyCV, this organization is a leading name in India’s infrastructure and construction industry. With over five decades of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, including national highways, expressways, bridges, and institutional buildings. Headquartered in Gujarat with a key office in Ahmedabad , the company serves as a central hub for planning, coordination, billing, legal, HR, and administrative operations. Known for its engineering excellence and modern construction practices, the organization has played a vital role in shaping India’s public infrastructure landscape. Location: Ahemdabad Experience: 10-15 Years Position: Talent Acquisition Head ( Human Resources – Talent Acquisition) Role Purpose : To lead the organization’s end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, ensuring timely, cost- effective, and quality hiring across all functions — especially project-based, technical, skilled, and leadership roles. The Talent Aquisition Head will partner with business and site HR teams tobuild robust workforce pipelines and drive employer branding aligned to industry needs. Responsibilities: 1. Workforce Planning & Demand Forecasting Collaborate with business and site teams to develop monthly and quarterly manpower plans. Anticipate hiring needs based on project pipelines and mobilization schedules. Monitor demand vs. supply, hiring SLAs, and recruitment lead times. 2. Recruitment Strategy & Execution Design and execute hiring strategies for white-collar (corporate) and blue/grey-collar (site) roles. Manage internal recruitment teams and external agencies/labor contractors. Establish zonal recruitment hubs for decentralized site-based hiring. 3. Contract & Labor Sourcing (Skilled & Semi-Skilled) Build and manage regional labor supply chains. Maintain a roster of vetted vendors for high-volume site hiring. Ensure compliance with labor laws and regional employment norms. 4. Employer Branding & Outreach Strengthen employer visibility within the infrastructure/EPC industry. Collaborate with marketing for digital hiring campaigns, job fairs, and employee referral programs. Promote the employer brand across platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, and regional job portals. 5. Process Excellence & Technology Standardize job descriptions, assessments, and offer approval workflows. Implement and manage an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for hiring transparency. Leverage analytics for key metrics: turnaround time, quality-of-hire, offer-to-join ratio, and cost-per-hire. 6. Campus & Apprenticeship Programs Engage with ITIs, polytechnics, and engineering colleges for campus recruitment. Design and roll out structured apprentice and Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) programs. 7. Stakeholder Management Act as a recruitment advisor to business heads and project managers. Address and resolve bottlenecks across offer release, joining, and onboarding processes. Key Interfaces : • Internal: CHRO, HR Ops, Project Directors, Site HR, L&D • External: Recruitment agencies, job portals, contract labor suppliers, skill development councils Success Metrics (KPIs) • Average Time to Hire (TAT) • Hiring Cost per Role / per Source • % Positions Closed On-Time • Offer to Join Ratio • Diversity and Internal Mobility Hires • Labor Availability at Project Mobilization Qualifications • Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR / Management • 10–15 years of talent acquisition experience with exposure to infra, EPC, construction, or large-scale manpower-driven sectors • Proven experience in field and project hiring models • Strong vendor, contractor, and regional hiring network management Show more Show less