Deputy / Associate Manager - Talent Acquisition

Evonik; Thane; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik India in Thane is seeking a Deputy / Associate Manager - Talent Acquisition to lead the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to closing hires. You will partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and build strong candidate pipelines.

Responsibilities include screening, interviewing coordination, offer negotiations, and ensuring best hiring practices using Workday or SuccessFactors as core tools.

Qualifications

• MBA with 8-10 years in recruitment or related function.
• Experience in recruitment for chemical/speciality chemicals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to hiring.
• Screen CVs, shortlist, and coordinate with hiring managers for interviews.
• Coordinate with external agencies to close positions timely.
• Prepare interview questions and evaluation criteria.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines and engagement throughout the process.
• Prepare offer proposals and negotiate terms of employment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies during hiring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Work ethic

Education

MBA

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

Job description

Job title : Deputy / Associate Manager - Talent Acquisition

Entity : Evonik India

Work Location : Thane

Reporting to : Sr. Manager - Talent Acquisition

Purpose of the Position :

• Responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring.
• This role will play a critical role in ensuring we attract and hire top talent to support our company's growth and objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Sourcing Candidates:

• Utilize various channels to source potential candidates, including job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.

Screening and Interviewing:

• Reviewing CVs, shortlisting candidates and assisting in the recruitment process
• Based on the business need & situation, Liasoning with external recruitment agencies for closing positions on time.
• Conduct initial phone screenings and forward the best fit candidates for further shortlisting's.
• coordinate with hiring managers & other interview panel members to arrange the interviews
• Prepare interview questions and evaluation criteria.

Candidate Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Provide candidates with information about the company, role, and culture.

Collaboration with Hiring Managers:

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
• Provide guidance on best practices for interviewing and selection.
• Partner with Business to track hiring needs and ensure alignment with the business goals.

Offer Management:

• Prepare offer proposals & letters for the selected candidate
• Negotiate terms and conditions of employment, as necessary.

Hiring Tools :

• Ensure effective & optimal utilization of recruitment systems and tools (e.g., Workday, LinkedIn & Naukri.com).
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines using a variety of sourcing channels including social media (LinkedIn), Job Board searches, Networking, and talent pools.

Ensure compliance with relevant company policies & SOP throughout the hiring process as per applicability.

Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and partners to support recruitment efforts as needed.

Education, Certification and/or relevant experience required

• Preferred MBA with minimum 8-10 years of work experience in the relevant function.
• Recruitment experience in chemical / speciality chemicals is highly desirable.

Additional skills and abilities required for this position

• Excellent interpersonal skills including one-on-one interactions
• Excellent written and vocal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be consistent, respectful and flexible

Technical Knowledge (E.g. specialized knowledge required to perform all the required tasks)

• Workday / Success Factor