Manager - Talent Acquisition

Industry: Solar EPC
Location: Hyderabad
Experience Required: 8–12 years (Minimum 5 years in Solar EPC recruitment)
Team Handling: Will lead a team of 5 HR/Talent Acquisition Executives
Salary: As per industry standards and based on candidate experience

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Manager – Talent Acquisition from the Solar EPC industry who has a proven track record of closing leadership and critical positions across Business Development, Design & Engineering, Projects, O&M, and other key functions. The ideal candidate must have strong industry knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a high-performing TA team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to Solar EPC manpower requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical and high-demand roles.
• Conduct workforce planning and collaborate with department heads for manpower forecasting.

2. Hiring Execution

• Independently handle end-to-end recruitment for Head-level, Senior, Mid-level, and Junior-level positions across BD, Design & Engineering, Procurement, Projects, O&M, and Corporate functions.
• Use multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn, job portals, industry networks, and passive talent hunting.
• Conduct screening, competency-based interviews, and shortlist high-quality candidates.
• Coordinate closely with technical panels and leadership for interview scheduling and selection.

3. Leadership Hiring Expertise

• Proven experience in closing head positions such as:
• India Head – Business Development
• Head – Design & Engineering
• Head – Projects
• Senior functional leadership roles
• Ability to identify and present suitable leadership candidates within defined timelines.

4. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and monitor a team of 5 HR/TA professionals.
• Allocate job responsibilities, review daily/weekly performance, and guide the team to achieve hiring targets.
• Train team members in sourcing, assessment, and recruitment best practices.

5. Employer Branding

• Strengthen the company’s presence on social platforms and job portals.
• Ensure excellent candidate experience and position the company as an employer of choice in the Solar industry.

6. Recruitment Operations

• Maintain accurate MIS, dashboards, and recruitment trackers.
• Ensure timely offer rollouts, negotiation, and background verification.
• Track recruitment costs and ensure optimization.

7. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all leadership and departmental hiring needs.
• Work closely with Directors, Department Heads, and Managers to understand requirements and align hiring strategies.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the Solar EPC domain, roles, and required skillsets.
• Proven ability to close critical and leadership positions within tight timelines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment tools, ATS, and professional networking platforms.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a recruitment team.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Qualification

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• Additional certifications in Talent Management or HR will be an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person