Assistant Manager - Recruitment - IT Services & Consulting Firm

Assistant Manager - Recruitment - IT Services & Consulting Firm

Experience : 5 - 10 years

Location : Chennai

Role Overview:

- The Assistant Manager - Recruitment will be responsible for managing end-to-end talent acquisition activities with a strong focus on blue-collar and bulk hiring requirements across industries such as Construction, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing.

- The role involves coordinating closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely closure of positions while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

- This position requires hands-on recruitment execution along with team coordination and process management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding

- Handle bulk and blue-collar hiring requirements across Construction, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing sectors

- Coordinate with clients to understand manpower requirements, timelines, and role specifications

- Manage client communication, follow-ups, and recruitment status updates

- Lead and support recruitment team members to achieve hiring targets

- Maintain recruitment MIS, track closures, and ensure adherence to SLAs

- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through various sourcing channels

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of blue-collar recruitment and bulk hiring processes

- Excellent client handling, coordination, and follow-up skills

- Ability to manage teams and work under tight hiring deadlines

- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications & Experience:

- Proven experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, preferably in staffing or consulting firms

- Prior exposure to Construction, Oil & Gas, or Manufacturing hiring is mandatory

- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred