Recruiter - Garment Factory

If you have a strong network of skilled garment workers and a proven track record in large-scale workforce recruitment, we would love to hear from you.

Recruiter - Garment Factory

Location: Sattur, Virudhunagar

Department: Human Resources

Reporting To: General Manager (HR)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Recruiter with a strong background in garment manufacturing recruitment, particularly in sourcing and hiring experienced Sewing Machine Operators (Tailors), Checkers, Cutters, Packers, QA/QC, Helpers, and Production-related workforce for garment factories.

The ideal candidate should have proven expertise in bulk hiring, workforce mobilization, and rapid recruitment ramp-ups, with extensive sourcing networks across Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Assam, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and other labour-intensive regions.

Role & responsibilities

Recruitment & Sourcing

• Source and recruit experienced Sewing Machine Operators (Tailors) and other garment factory workers from Tamil Nadu and various states across India.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through agents, consultants, NGOs, training institutes, employee referrals, job fairs, and local recruitment drives.
• Conduct end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding coordination.
• Organize and execute large-scale recruitment campaigns to meet factory manpower requirements.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract skilled garment workers in competitive labor markets.

Bulk Hiring & Ramp-Up Management

• Manage bulk hiring projects for new production lines, factory expansions, and seasonal business demands.
• Support urgent manpower requirements and sudden production ramp-ups within tight timelines.
• Coordinate travel, relocation, accommodation, and joining formalities for outstation candidates.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of recruitment targets while maintaining quality standards.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Industrial Engineering, and Factory HR teams to understand manpower requirements.
• Coordinate with labor contractors, local recruiters, and community networks across sourcing regions.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Recruitment Analytics & Compliance

• Track recruitment metrics including sourcing effectiveness, joining rates, and attrition trends.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and ethical recruitment practices.

Preferred candidate profile

Education

• Graduate in any discipline.
• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 3-8 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2-5 years in garment manufacturing recruitment.
• Proven experience in hiring Sewing Machine Operators (SMOs), Tailors, Helpers, Finishers, Checkers, and other factory workforce.
• Strong experience in bulk hiring and manpower mobilization for garment factories.
• Experience handling recruitment for 100+ to 1,000+ positions during ramp-up projects will be preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong sourcing network across Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Assam, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and other key labor markets.
• Excellent candidate engagement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel frequently for recruitment drives and hiring campaigns.
• Strong planning, coordination, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive hiring targets.
• Knowledge of labor market trends within the garment industry.

Language Requirements

Preferred Languages:

• Tamil
• English
• Hindi

Ability to converse effectively in all three languages will be highly preferred.

Key Success Indicators

• Timely closure of manpower requisitions.
• Achievement of monthly hiring targets.
• Successful execution of bulk hiring and ramp-up projects.
• Improved joining and retention rates.
• Development of sustainable sourcing channels across multiple states.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with recruitment experience from:

• Garment Manufacturing
• Apparel Export Houses
• Textile Manufacturing