Manager - Talent Acquisition And HR Operations

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager – Talent Acquisition & HR Operations to lead end-to-end recruitment and core HR operations for our Contracting and EPC business. The role requires strong expertise in hiring for construction, engineering, project management, and corporate functions, along with hands-on experience in HR operations, employee lifecycle management, compliance coordination, and HR process improvement. The ideal candidate should understand the fast-paced requirements of EPC and construction projects, manpower mobilization, and workforce planning across project sites and corporate offices.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for corporate office and project/site-based positions.
• Manage hiring for technical and non-technical roles including:
• Project Managers
• Site Engineers
• Planning Engineers
• Billing Engineers
• QS Engineers
• QA/QC
• Safety
• Procurement
• Contracts
• HR, Finance & Admin functions
• Partner with department heads and project teams for manpower planning and hiring forecasts.
• Understand project timelines and ensure timely mobilization of manpower.
• Handle bulk hiring requirements for multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline

• Develop strong sourcing strategies through job portals, social media, references, consultants, networking, and internal databases.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for critical and recurring positions.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external hiring partners.
• Conduct market mapping and talent benchmarking within the EPC and construction industry.
• Implement innovative hiring strategies to reduce recruitment turnaround time.

Candidate Management

• Screen profiles, conduct preliminary interviews, and coordinate technical interview processes.
• Assess candidate suitability based on technical competency, project exposure, and cultural fit.
• Manage salary negotiations, offer discussions, and joining formalities.
• Ensure positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Track offer-to-joining ratio and reduce dropouts through proactive engagement.

Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Maintain recruitment trackers, dashboards, and hiring MIS reports.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs such as:
• Time-to-hire
• Cost-per-hire
• Joining ratio
• Source effectiveness
• Open position ageing
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with organizational policies and timelines.
• Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen talent attraction.

HR Operations

• Oversee onboarding and induction processes for new joiners.
• Ensure proper documentation and employee file management.
• Coordinate probation confirmations, transfers, and exit formalities.
• Maintain employee records and HRMIS data accuracy.
• Coordinate with payroll and administration teams for employee-related processes.
• Support implementation of HR policies and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: 8 to 12 of HR experience with strong specialization in Talent Acquisition within Contracting, EPC, Construction, Infrastructure, and Real Estate sectors.
• Sector Exposure: Contracting, EPC, Construction, Infrastructure, and Real Estate

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Strong expertise in Talent Acquisition and recruitment strategy.
• Excellent understanding of EPC/construction job roles and project manpower requirements.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple critical positions simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in job portals, HRMS, and MS Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive hiring timelines.