Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

We are seeking a skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for our organization. This role involves partnering with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and facilitating offer processes. The ideal candidate will have experience across multiple functions and levels, ensuring a seamless hiring experience while maintaining strong communication with all stakeholders. This position requires hands-on expertise with recruitment tools and a proactive approach to building talent pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process from requisition initiation to candidate onboarding. Review approved Manpower Requisition Forms and Job Descriptions before starting recruitment activities. Develop recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities and timelines. Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, facilitate salary discussions, obtain offer approvals, issue offers, and maintain ongoing candidate communication.

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline: Source candidates using LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, referrals, and other channels. Identify suitable candidates for technical, commercial, corporate, and operational roles. Build and maintain a database of qualified candidates to meet current and future hiring needs. Conduct market mapping and talent research for specialized positions, ensuring a strong and relevant talent pipeline.

Screening & Assessment: Review CVs against approved job descriptions and position requirements. Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, salary expectations, and availability. Administer screening questionnaires and coordinate assessments as needed. Prepare candidate summaries and share profiles with hiring managers. Manage reference checks and background verifications in line with company policy.

Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements, priorities, and candidate expectations. Obtain timely feedback on candidate profiles and interview outcomes. Follow up on pending decisions and recruitment approvals. Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, challenges, and expected timelines. Ensure alignment between candidate expectations and position requirements.

Recruitment Reporting & Analytics: Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and applicant records. Prepare periodic reports on open positions, CV submissions, interviews, offers, and joining status. Monitor recruitment metrics such as turnaround time, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rates, and joining ratios. Track hiring progress against recruitment targets and timelines. Ensure accurate data entry in HRMS or applicant tracking systems.

Employer Branding & Campus Recruitment: Support employer branding initiatives through professional networking and recruitment campaigns. Coordinate participation in university job fairs, career expos, and campus recruitment activities. Develop relationships with universities and professional networks to attract emerging talent. Assist with internship hiring and graduate recruitment programs.

Recruitment Process Improvement: Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, procedures, and documentation standards. Identify opportunities to enhance sourcing effectiveness and reduce recruitment turnaround time. Maintain recruitment SOPs, templates, and process documentation. Support the implementation and efficient use of recruitment systems and digital tools.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions and organizational levels.
- Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, CV databases, and recruitment tracking tools.
- Strong skills in MS Excel and experience with HRMS or Applicant Tracking Systems.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Experience in FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or other fast-paced industries will be an advantage. The role offers a competitive monthly salary starting from Rs 90,000. This is an in-person position requiring presence at the designated work location.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated recruiter looking to contribute to a dynamic organization by attracting top talent and driving recruitment excellence.