SENIOR MANAGER

Job Title: Senior HR Manager – Talent Acquisition

Department: Human Resources

Reporting To: Head – Human Resources / General Manager – HR

Location: Corporate Office / Regional Office

1. Job Purpose:

2. Key Responsibilities:

A. Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with the company’s business plan and manpower projections.
• Collaborate with business heads and project leaders to understand short-term and long-term talent requirements.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives for project-based and corporate hiring.
• Manage the employer branding strategy to position the organization as an employer of choice.

B. Recruitment Operations

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment lifecycle – requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer, and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline for critical technical and leadership roles.
• Identify and engage with external recruitment agencies, consultants, and institutions for hiring support.
• Leverage digital recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, etc.) and social media to enhance reach.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to defined turnaround times (TATs) for each stage of the hiring process.

C. Process Management & Optimization

• Design and standardize recruitment processes, policies, and metrics.
• Implement and manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for improved hiring efficiency.
• Track and report recruitment KPIs — time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, offer-to-join ratio, etc.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, labor laws, and diversity & inclusion standards.

D. Leadership Hiring & Succession Planning

• Manage leadership hiring for senior and niche roles.
• Partner with top management for succession planning and internal mobility.
• Conduct market mapping and salary benchmarking for strategic positions.

E. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to business heads and functional leaders on talent availability and hiring strategies.
• Coordinate closely with HR Business Partners to ensure seamless onboarding and integration of new hires.
• Develop relationships with educational institutions and professional bodies for campus recruitment and internships.

F. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team to build capability and performance.
• Drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability within the recruitment team.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Time-to-fill (TAT) for open positions.
• Offer-to-joining ratio.
• Quality of hire (performance within 6 months).
• Cost-per-hire optimization.
• Hiring manager satisfaction score.
• Attrition of new hires within 6–12 months.

4. Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institute.
• 10–15 years of HR experience, with at least 5+ years in Talent Acquisition leadership roles.
• Proven experience in large-scale recruitment for EPC / Infrastructure / Manufacturing / Engineering sectors.
• Strong exposure to digital recruitment tools and HR analytics.

5. Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking & business acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management & communication.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Negotiation and influencing ability.
• Leadership and team development capability.
• Proficiency in HRMS/ATS platforms.