Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Mahalakshmi, Mumbai

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the Talent acquisition efforts. This role focuses on meeting Manpower's needs of the assigned business unit and drive leadership hiring for the respective BU by sourcing profiles himself/herself.

Engineering is a must with HR qualification. Only from EPC, Engineering, Water companies. Must be managing a team of recruiters.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience in core Talent acquisition or Experience as an HR business Partner wherein TA is included.
• Exposure to leadership hiring is a must.
• Looking for people from a Corporate TA background. Corporate plus executive search is an advantage. Only a consulting background won't be considered
• Exposure to EPC, Water industry, Manufacturing will be added advantage. Only service or IT related exposure will not be considered.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the overall talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Forecast hiring needs in collaboration with business and HR leaders.
• Design and improve recruitment processes to ensure efficiency, diversity, and quality of hires.

2. Talent Sourcing & Acquisition

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job requisition to onboarding.
• Identify and engage talent through multiple channels (job boards, social media, referrals, agencies, and campus drives).
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical and recurring roles.
• Drive proactive sourcing and headhunting for niche or leadership positions.

3. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner with business heads and hiring managers to understand role requirements and deliver on hiring targets.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, job portals, and other vendors.
• 4. Candidate Experience & Selection
• Ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Drive structured interview processes and selection methodologies.
• Maintain fairness and compliance in all hiring decisions.

5. Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

• Lead employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organizations image in the job market.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams for social media campaigns, career fairs, and other talent outreach programs.
• Represent the company at campus events, job fairs, and industry forums.

6. Analytics & Reporting

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, quality of hire).
• Present periodic reports and insights to leadership on hiring performance and market trends.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Expertise in modern sourcing techniques and digital recruitment tools.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in recruitment analytics.
• Leadership, planning, and project management skills.

Qualification:

• Graduate with an MBA in HR/ Qualification certification in HR.
• Engineering Degree