Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airline services company is seeking an Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition to support recruitment strategies for aviation ground handling services. The role involves managing high-volume recruitment in areas like customer service and technical support. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, with 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition. The company values strong sourcing skills and a commitment to candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in high-volume environments.
• Exposure to aviation or logistics industries is an advantage.
• Familiarity with recruitment compliance and security clearance processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for frontline and support roles.
• Source candidates through various channels including job portals and social media.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and selection processes.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sourcing candidates

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Recruitment tools

Job boards

Job description

Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition

The Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition will support the execution of recruitment strategies to meet the operational hiring needs of aviation ground handling services. This role involves managing high-volume recruitment across functions such as ramp services, baggage handling, customer service, and technical support. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in operational hiring, strong sourcing capabilities, and a commitment to delivering a seamless candidate experience in a fast‑paced, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment execution & process management – manage end-to-end recruitment for frontline and support roles, ensuring timely and quality hires.
• Source candidates through job portals, aviation institutes, referrals, and social media platforms.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, assessments, and selection processes.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulatory requirements including background checks and security clearances.
• Workforce planning & coordination – forecast hiring needs based on operational schedules and seasonal trends; collaborate with HRBPs and station managers to align recruitment efforts with workforce plans.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and update hiring status regularly.
• Candidate experience & engagement – ensure smooth candidate communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle; support onboarding processes and gather feedback to improve candidate experience; participate in employer branding activities and job fairs to attract talent.
• Stakeholder collaboration – work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide recruitment support; liaise with external recruitment partners and vendors for sourcing and compliance; support the Head – TA in reporting and stakeholder updates.
• Utilize ATS and recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines and job postings.
• Generate basic recruitment reports and dashboards for internal review.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and tools.
• Compliance & inclusion – ensure recruitment practices adhere to labor laws, aviation safety standards, and internal policies; promote inclusive hiring practices and support diversity initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in high-volume or operational environments.
• Exposure to aviation, logistics, or similar industries is an advantage.
• Familiarity with recruitment compliance and security clearance processes is preferred.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
• Proficiency in ATS platforms and job boards.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operational setting.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation