Senior Human Resource Recruiter ( Blue Collar hiring)

Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

Core Recruitment Skills

1. End-to-End Recruitment

   Expertise in managing the full recruitment lifecycle (sourcing to onboarding) for blue-collar roles.

2. Sourcing Strategies

   – Skilled in using multiple sourcing channels:
• Local job fairs, labor camps, and skill training institutes
  
• Social media groups (Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)
  
• Vendor management and labor contractors
  
• Employee referral programs
  

3. Screening & Shortlisting

   – Ability to assess candidates for skills, reliability, and cultural fit through interviews and background checks.

4. Volume Hiring

   – Experience managing mass recruitment drives and maintaining a high fill rate under tight timelines.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

1. Vendor Coordination

   – Negotiating terms, ensuring quality of manpower, and managing multiple manpower suppliers.

2. Client & Hiring Manager Coordination

   – Understanding manpower requirements and aligning recruitment strategies with operational needs.

3. Relationship Building

   – Building trust with candidates and vendors to ensure long-term partnerships.

Operational & Analytical Skills

1. Recruitment Metrics

   – Tracking KPIs like time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and retention rate.

2. MIS & Reporting

   – Maintaining accurate dashboards and periodic hiring reports for management.

3. Workforce Planning

   – Forecasting manpower requirements based on project timelines and attrition trends.

Technical & Process Knowledge

1. ATS / HRMS Tools

   – Proficiency in recruitment management systems and Excel-based tracking.

2. Compliance Knowledge

   – Understanding of labor laws, minimum wages, statutory benefits (PF, ESI, etc.), and contractor management compliance.

3. Onboarding & Induction

   – Managing documentation, joining formalities, and smooth onboarding of blue-collar staff.

Soft Skills

1. Negotiation & Persuasion

   – Convincing candidates and vendors effectively.

2. Communication Skills

   – Clear and empathetic communication with candidates of diverse backgrounds.

3. Team Leadership

   – Leading and mentoring junior recruiters or field coordinators.

4. Adaptability

   – Handling dynamic hiring demands and field-level challenges.

5. Problem Solving

   – Resolving manpower shortages, absenteeism, and attrition issues quickly.

Industry-Specific Knowledge (Optional but Valuable)

Depending on the sector, familiarity with hiring for roles in:

• Manufacturing / Engineering

  – Welders, fitters, machinists

• Logistics / Warehouse

  – Pickers, packers, loaders, drivers

• Facility Management

  – Housekeeping, security, maintenance staff

• Construction / Infrastructure

  – Masons, electricians, carpenters