Talent Acquisition – Executive/Sr. Executive

Beverages and their packaging are produced, recycled and processed worldwide with Krones Group technologies. Around the globe we are continually working on making our customers’ production even more sustainable and efficient – and to do so we are currently searching for people with the most varied backgrounds and knowledge.

KRONES is growing in India, and we are therefore looking for talent to grow with us. We are offering a unique opportunity to participate an on-the-job training with KRONES MACHINERY INDIA to be professionally trained on our KRONES machines in the KRONES AG headquarters in Germany.

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Executive will be responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies to attract, assess, and hire top talent across all levels of the manufacturing organization. This includes both white-collar (engineering, R&D, operations) and blue-collar (shop floor, technicians, machine operators) roles. The role demands a deep understanding of the manufacturing landscape, labor market trends, and compliance with Indian labor laws.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Strategic Talent Planning

• Collaborate with plant heads, production managers, and the Head - HR to forecast manpower requirements.
• Develop annual and quarterly hiring plans aligned with production schedules and business expansion goals.
• Identify critical roles and build succession pipelines.

2) Sourcing & Recruitment Execution

• Design and implement sourcing strategies using job portals (e.g., Naukri, Shine), social media (LinkedIn), employee referrals, and recruitment agencies.
• Conduct campus hiring drives at ITIs, polytechnics, and engineering colleges. activities
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: job posting, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding.

3) Blue-Collar Workforce Management

• Partner with local contractors and labor suppliers to ensure timely availability of skilled and semi-skilled workers.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, minimum wage regulations, and contract labor norms.
• Maintain a database of trade-tested workers and apprentices.

4) Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Promote the company as an employer of choice through digital campaigns, job fairs, and industry events.
• Ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience from application to onboarding.
• Develop engaging content for career pages and social media.

5) Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate recruitment metrics: time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and diversity ratios.
• Generate weekly/monthly dashboards for leadership review.
• Use ATS and HRMS tools to streamline hiring workflows.

6) Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Liaise with department heads to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Manage recruitment vendors, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with payroll, admin, and compliance teams for smooth onboarding.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• MBA/MSW in Human Resources or equivalent
• Minimum 3 to 8 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, especially related to factories and contract labor
• Experience in high-volume hiring and managing blue-collar recruitment
• Proficiency in ATS platforms, Excel, and HR analytics and Success factor will be added advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in automotive, FMCG, electronics, or heavy engineering sectors
• Exposure to unionized environments and labor relations
• Familiarity with apprenticeship programs and government skill development schemes (e.g., NAPS,NSDC, PMKVY)