AGM - Talent Acquisition - Manufacturing Industry

Location: Pune - Work from office.

The Assistant General Manager - TA will be responsible for leading the recruitment and talent acquisition efforts. This role will involve developing and implementing strategic initiatives to attract and retain qualified candidates, managing the full recruitment lifecycle, and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent acquisition within the manufacturing industry, including Blue Collar hiring along with excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

- Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans to meet the talent needs, including workforce planning, sourcing strategies, candidate selection and bulk/volume hiring needs.

- Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates for various roles.

- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, develop job descriptions, and establish selection criteria based on business needs and objectives.

- Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and other talent sources to attract a diverse pool of candidates.

- Implement best practices and innovative recruitment techniques to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the talent acquisition process.

- Manage recruitment metrics and analytics to track key performance indicators, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize recruitment strategies.

- Collaborate with HR leadership and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of talent acquisition initiatives with overall HR and business objectives.

- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition, and recommend enhancements or changes to recruitment strategies as needed.

- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualification

- Masters / Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,

- Minimum of 16+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 5 years of experience in a Team leading role.

- Proven track record of success in recruiting for manufacturing or industrial environments, with a deep understanding of industry-specific talent requirements and challenges.

- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, techniques, and technologies, including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing platforms.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with internal stakeholders, candidates, and external partners.

- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team, drive results, and lead change initiatives.

- Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and metrics to evaluate recruitment effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive informed decision-making.

- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.