Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Description – Talent Acquisition ManagerCompany Introduction – Best Roadways Ltd

Best Roadways Ltd is a 40+ year old, professionally managed transport & logistics company headquartered in Delhi NCR. We provide reliable surface transportation solutions across India and work with large corporates, manufacturing companies, and infrastructure clients.

As part of our growth and system-driven approach, we are strengthening our people and hiring function to ensure we attract the right talent at the right time to support operational excellence and business scalability.

Position Details

• Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager
• Location: Delhi NCR
• Department: Human Resources
• Reporting To: Head – HR / Director

Role Objective

The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment ownership for Best Roadways Ltd. This role requires someone who understands blue-collar, white-collar, and leadership hiring, can work closely with business heads, and can build robust hiring processes in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Manpower Planning & Recruitment

• Work with leadership and department heads to understand manpower planning and role requirements.
• Handle hiring for Operations, Fleet, Accounts, Sales, MIS, Branch Staff, Supervisors, and HO roles.
• Draft and finalize role-specific JDs with clear expectations and KPIs.
• Own the complete recruitment lifecycle: sourcing → screening → interviews → offer → joining.

2. Sourcing Strategy & Closures

• Source candidates using Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, consultants, and local sourcing.
• Build a ready talent pipeline for recurring roles such as branch staff, operations executives, and accounts.
• Drive closure-focused hiring with clear timelines and accountability.
• Negotiate compensation within approved budgets.

3. Logistics & Blue-Collar Hiring

• Manage hiring for drivers, operations supervisors, fleet staff, loaders, and branch support roles through local networks, vendors, and referrals.
• Coordinate bulk hiring requirements for branch expansions or new client onboarding.
• Ensure quick turnaround time (TAT) for operational roles.

4. Stakeholder & Leadership Coordination

• Act as a single hiring SPOC for all departments.
• Regularly update management on open positions, ageing, and hiring risks.
• Challenge unrealistic hiring demands with data-backed inputs.
• Ensure timely feedback and decision-making from interviewers.

5. Process, MIS & Cost Control

• Maintain recruitment MIS: open roles, closures, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire.
• Reduce dependency on external consultants through strong internal sourcing.
• Improve candidate experience and employer branding.
• Support onboarding coordination with HR Ops to ensure smooth joining.

6. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure proper documentation for all hires as per company policy.
• Coordinate background verification where required.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate hiring records.

Key Requirements (Must-Have)

• Strong hands-on recruiter – not just coordination
• Experience in logistics / transport / manufacturing / operations-heavy organizations
• Ability to handle blue-collar + white-collar hiring
• Comfortable working with branch teams and field staff
• Strong follow-up, negotiation, and closure mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive hiring timelines

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication & stakeholder management
• Strong sourcing & screening capability
• High ownership and accountability
• Data-driven mindset (MIS, dashboards)
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ATS, job portals

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline (MBA / PGDM – HR preferred)

Experience

• 5–8 years in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment
• Experience in mid-sized or growing companies
• Prior exposure to multi-location hiring preferred

Why Join Best Roadways Ltd

• Stable organization with 40+ years legacy
• Opportunity to build recruitment systems from scratch
• High visibility with senior leadership
• Long-term growth and ownership-driven role

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person