Senior HR Recruiter (Non-IT)

Role & responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Stakeholder Management

• Lead the complete recruitment cycle for mid to senior-level Non-IT roles (Manufacturing, HR, Finance, SCM, QA/QC, Operations, Plant Admin, Commercial, etc.).
• Collaborate with business heads and hiring managers to understand workforce plans and define role expectations.
• Manage multiple mandates with tight deadlines while ensuring quality pipelines.
• Conduct HR screening, competency assessments, and role fit evaluation.

2. Tech-Driven Hiring & Automation

• Leverage ATS platforms (e.g., Zoho, Workday, Taleo, Naukri RMS, LinkedIn Talent Insights).
• Use smart search techniques, AI-based sourcing tools, and automated screening systems.
• Track and analyse hiring metrics (TAT, source effectiveness, offer-to-joiner ratio, funnel health).
• Maintain dashboards and prepare monthly recruitment analytics for leadership review.

3. Sourcing Strategy & Employer Branding

• Drive multi-channel sourcing: LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, recruitment communities, internal referrals, WhatsApp groups, and industry-specific forums.
• Build employer branding content and support digital hiring campaigns.
• Maintain talent pools for critical and niche positions.

4. Candidate Experience & Process Excellence

• Ensure a smooth, professional, and high-touch candidate experience.
• Conduct salary fitment, negotiation, closure, and pre-boarding engagement.
• Partner with HR Ops for seamless onboarding.
• Continuously optimise recruitment processes for speed and efficiency.

5. Market Intelligence

• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring patterns.
• Advise business stakeholders on talent availability and realistic hiring timelines.

Preferred candidate profile:

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• Exposure to HR digital transformation or recruitment automation projects.
• Experience in plant recruitment or multi-location hiring is a plus.
• Opportunity to lead hiring for high-impact roles.
• Access to modern HR tech tools & AI-based recruitment platforms.
• High visibility with senior leadership.
• Growth opportunities into Talent Strategy / TA Lead roles.