Talent Acquisition Manager

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead and manage the full-cycle recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Work closely with department heads to forecast staffing needs and create job descriptions.
• Build strong talent pipelines through job portals, social media, campus drives, employee referrals, and recruitment agencies.
• Promote the company’s employer brand through digital platforms and targeted campaigns.
• Represent the company in career fairs and industry events.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand team dynamics and talent needs.
• Qualification: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Should have 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition or HR, preferably in the automotive or retail or manufacturing sector
• Ensure timely communication and coordination across all stakeholders during hiring processes.
• Optimize recruitment workflows using ATS or HRIS systems.
• Monitor key hiring metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire).
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies during recruitment activities.
• Guide and mentor the recruitment team (if applicable), ensuring targets and SLAs are met.
• Conduct regular training for hiring managers on interviewing techniques and bias-free hiring.
• Prior experience in the automobile, manufacturing, or multi-branch retail sector is highly desirable.
• Proficient in using recruitment tools (Naukri, LinkedIn, ATS, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English and Malayalam (preferred).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in automobile, manufacturing, or multi-branch retail sector ?
• Are you ready to work in Kochi?

Experience:

• Talent acquisition: 6 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person