Lead Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist

Role: Lead Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Experience: 8+ years

Location: Hyderabad

We are looking for a results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong background in recruiting for blue-collar, white-collar, and lateral roles within the manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have practical knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), hands-on experience in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and a working understanding of NATS and NAPS apprenticeship programs.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-end recruitment for blue-collar, white-collar and lateral hires.

Source profiles through job portals, internal databases, employee referrals, social media, vendors, and campus drives

Use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage job postings, candidate pipelines, interview scheduling, and status tracking.

Maintain recruitment records and ensure data accuracy for audits and compliance.

Conduct telephonic/video HR screening to assess fitment and availability.

Coordinate technical interviews, manage candidate communication, and support selection and offer processes.

Coordinate and execute hiring under NATS and NAPS

Maintain hiring dashboards, Reports, and recruitment analytics.

Requirements:

Masters degree in HR or related field.

8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a strong focus on the manufacturing sector.

Proven experience hiring across blue-collar, white-collar, and lateral categories.

Hands-on experience with ATS systems.

Experience hiring for roles such as operators, technicians, engineers, maintenance, QA/QC, and EHS profiles

Sound knowledge of NATS/NAPS and exposure to apprenticeship hiring models.

Experience in Campus Hiring, Bulk Hiring, high-volume, fast-paced recruitment

Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.

mounika.cielhr@gmail.com